No assurance from Indian leadership in Delhi for Ladakh yet: Sonam Wangchuk
New Delhi: The climate activist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk has revealed that despite assurances from the Indian Home Ministry regarding a meeting with leadership, no action has been taken so far.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Wangchuk has also said that he has travelled on foot from Leh and seeks assurances from the leadership in the Indian capital. “The Indian Home Ministry assured us that a meeting with the leaders would be arranged, but nothing has happened yet. We have come on foot from Leh and are hoping for some assurances from our leaders,” Wangchuk added.
“We are here on a hunger strike. In the world’s largest democracy, the least that should happen is that I get to meet the leaders,” the climate activist maintained.
Wangchuk also expressed his disappointment, highlighting that glaciers are melting and global warming is accelerating due to the lifestyles of people in major cities. Criticizing the government, he pointed out that plans to install power plants in the Himalayas would adversely affect the livelihoods of the herdsmen in the region.
Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters are advocating for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, seeking inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. They believe this would empower the local population to protect their land and cultural identity, a demand backed by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).
