Sonam Wangchuk accuses Centre of going back on May understanding, reiterates demand for Ladakh legislature
- On Thursday, activist Sonam Wangchuk criticized the Ministry of Home Affairs for failing to hold scheduled talks in Delhi regarding political autonomy for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- The cancellation follows a failed October 15 session in Leh, where Wangchuk alleged the Centre backtracked on promises made during a May 22 meeting regarding constitutional safeguards.
- Comparing Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, Wangchuk argued that strategic border location should not deny democratic rights, citing statehood granted to Arunachal despite similar security sensitivities.
- Describing the development as a "betrayal of trust," Wangchuk alleged the Lieutenant-Governor makes unilateral decisions, calling the governance arrangement "a blot on Indian democracy."
- With around 90 per cent of Ladakh's population belonging to tribal communities, Wangchuk warned against weakening border regions, stating, "Do not crush Ladakh under your feet.
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Times of IndiaSonam Wangchuk accuses Centre of going back on May understanding, reiterates demand for Ladakh legislature
The May 22 meeting had raised hopes of a democratic framework for Ladakh, Wangchuk said. The representatives had initially sought statehood but, after being told that the region lacked the resources for it, proposed a Union Territory with a legislature and constitutional safeguards, he added.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sonam Wangchuk has issued a statement regarding the recent meeting between the central government and Ladakh representatives regarding the future of Ladakh and the democratic system. He stated that the talks held in Leh on October 15th between senior Home Ministry officials and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) sub-committee were a complete failure. He stated that they were summoned to Delhi…
China building pressure but our country not treating us well: Wangchuk as talks with Centre stall
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