Sonam Wangchuk Released from NSA Detention: Ladakh Statehood, Sixth Schedule Demand & Movement Explained By: Javid Amin | 22 March 2026 A Hero’s Return to the Mountains After nearly six months in detention under one of India’s most stringent laws, Sonam Wangchuk returned to Leh on March 22, 2026, to an overwhelming public reception. Thousands gathered across the high-altitude town—lining roads, chanting slogans, and celebrating the return of a man who has become the face of Ladakh’s modern political awakening. Yet, standing before his supporters, Wangchuk struck a careful tone.…
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Ladakh Pins Hopes on Feb 4 Talks With Centre Over Statehood and Sixth Schedule Demands
Ladakh Pins Hopes on February 4 Talks With Centre Over Long-Pending Demands By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Statehood, Sixth Schedule safeguards, and land rights dominate agenda as region awaits a decisive political moment A Crucial Date for Ladakh’s Political Future Ladakh is preparing for what many residents and political observers see as a make-or-break moment. Scheduled for February 4, 2026, talks between Ladakhi representatives and the Union government, particularly the Ministry of Home Affairs, have raised expectations across the region that long-pending demands will finally receive serious consideration.…
Read MoreLadakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Blames Politics, Locals Demand Statehood & Sixth Schedule
Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Calls Violence Politically Motivated, Locals Demand Statehood By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 A Himalayan Flashpoint On the crisp autumn morning of September 24, 2025, thousands of men, women, and youth converged in Leh’s Polo Ground. Wrapped in woolen shawls and waving placards painted with the words “Statehood Now” and “Sixth Schedule Is Our Right”, the protesters chanted slogans that echoed across the cold desert town. By afternoon, what began as a peaceful demonstration under the banner of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) spiraled…
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