19/03/2024
Climate Change: Why Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on ‘fast unto death’ ?
- Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a 'fast unto death' protest for 13 days.
- He demands Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and statehood.
- Wangchuk highlights government promises made during elections but alleges backtracking.
- Talks between Ladakhi leadership and the Centre remain inconclusive.
- Wangchuk aims to amplify Ladakhi voices against industrial and mining interests.
- The Sixth Schedule allows for autonomous administrative regions, granting legislative and administrative autonomy.
- It currently applies to northeastern states.