Sonam Wangchuk appeals to President Murmu, alleges smear campaign by Ladakh administration
Wangchuk said the alleged campaign used two social media pages and a sting operation, while his institute faced lease cancellation and school restrictions.
- On Saturday, activist Sonam Wangchuk appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for urgent intervention in Ladakh, alleging that the Lieutenant Governor-led administration is orchestrating a targeted defamation campaign against him and other critics.
- Wangchuk released video excerpts of a lawyer-led "sting operation," alleging the office of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena funded private companies to launch social media pages "Ladakh Lens" and "Ladakh Vision" to disparage him.
- This appeal follows administrative actions against Wangchuk's institutions, including the cancellation of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh land lease and directives for the Desert Flower School to cease operations, which critics call a politically motivated "witch-hunt."
- No immediate response came from the L-G's office regarding the allegations, while Wangchuk criticized the administration's liquor policy for reducing mandatory No Objection Certificates from 16 to six.
- After communication with the Chief of the Intelligence Bureau ceased, the activist turned to the President, warning that governance issues are affecting the ecologically sensitive border region.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Environmental activist and academic Sonam Wangchuk has released a video in which he claims to have conducted a 'sting operation' against the administration of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh. Wangchuk has accused Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of running a 'cartel' (business group) and working at the behest of corporate friends with the mafia. He has demanded that President <a title="Droupadi Murmu" href="ht…
Wangchuk claims smear campaign by Ladakh administration, seeks President's intervention
The activist's appeal comes amid administrative action against institutions associated with him, including the cancellation of the land lease of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh, in August 2025.
Sonam Wangchuk seeks Presidents intervention, alleges LG-led Ladakh administration anti-people, pro-corporate - The Tribune
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that the Lieutenant Governor-led administration in Ladakh was pursuing “anti-people and pro-corporate” policies and targeting him through a smear campaign.
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Hindustan TimesWangchuk appeals to President Murmu, alleges smear campaign by Ladakh administration
Leh, Nov 7: Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for urgent intervention in Ladakh, alleging that the Lieutenant Governor-led administration was orchestrating a targeted smear and defamation campaign against him and other critics in the Union Territory. The appeal comes amid a series of administrative actions involving institutions associated with Wangchuk, including the cancellation o…
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Times of IndiaSonam Wangchuk appeals to President Murmu, alleges smear campaign by Ladakh administration
Sonam Wangchuk has expressed concerns to President Droupadi Murmu regarding administrative actions affecting critics in Ladakh. He alleges that a smear campaign is being orchestrated by the Lieutenant Governor's administration against him and others. The appeal follows the cancellation of the land lease for the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh, which he co-founded.
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