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Leh, Himachal Pradesh · LehThousands of people in the remote region of Ladakh have been protesting for over two weeks in freezing temperatures. They are demanding constitutional provisions from the Indian government to protect their fragile ecology. The region has faced territorial disputes and suffered the effects of climate change. Shifting weather patterns in the sparsely populated villages altered people's lives through floods and landslides.See the Story
Protests in India’s Ladakh Enter 3rd Week
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Climate Activists · LehSonam Wangchuk's "fast unto death" entered its 19th day on Sunday. The 58-year-old is demanding constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Wangchuk said, "We have done so much damage to nature in the name of development and growth"See the Story
Sonam Wangchuk demands constitutional safeguards for Ladakh
Environment · LehThe statement issued by the Vikalp Sangam (Alternatives India) said: “We express solidarity with all those fasting in the frigid conditions of Ladakh, including Sonam Wangchuk and many others” Wangchuk, a Magsaysay award winning climate and peace activist, along with others has been on fast since March 6, after talks with the Union Home Ministry failed to make any headway.See the Story
Ladakh: Over 80 Civil Society Groups, Individuals Pledge Solidarity with Demand for Statehood
Leh, Himachal Pradesh · LehLadakh's leaders say they have lost political representation in the current bureaucratic setup. Activist Sonam Wangchuk launched a 21-day fast to fight against what he said is an onslaught of outside influence. New laws passed by the federal administration that allows outsiders to settle and start businesses in the region has also alarmed locals.See the Story
Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting, what are their demands?
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Leh, Himachal Pradesh · LehThousands of people in Ladakh, India's northernmost frontier region, took part in a peaceful protest. They were agitating against New Delhi's delay in meeting their demands since August 5, 2019. New Delhi called for a meeting between Ladakh and the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 19.See the Story
Between Protests and Border Incursions, Insecurity Is Rising in Ladakh
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Amit Shah · LehAccording to the report, a leader of Ladakh said, “The minister was sympathetic to the demands of the people related to land, jobs and culture and said that these can be resolved under the provisions of Article 371. National News HindustanSee the Story
