In a handout issued here on Wednesday, the Lt Governor expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
On this occasion, he also virtually inaugurated a digital classroom at the primary school of Mukhyamantri Adarsh Gram Sarkot. During the event, MoUs were signed with Axis Bank Group for the digitalization of 24 schools in the state, and with Toyota for CSR initiatives in the areas of environ
The initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to safeguard lives, property, farmlands, and public infrastructure from monsoon-induced flooding.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the protest in Leh "smells of conspiracy" due to "attempts to incite people" and its comparison to protests in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday accused Congress councillor Stanzin Tsepang, who represents Upper Leh, of "instigating" violence during protests in Ladakh, claiming that numerous photos have surfaced of him.
Lashing out at the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government, KTR questioned whether thrashing farmers protesting for urea was the real face of Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat ki Dukaan."
Wangchuk's remark came in response to the allegation levied by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya that Congress Councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag "instigated" the protestors who attacked the BJP office in Leh.
The demonstrations came a day after the General Assembly session opened on Tuesday, as world leaders convened at the UN Headquarters in New York. Protesters staged anti-Iran rallies, voicing dissent against the government.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his disappointment on Wednesday over the unfulfilled promise of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.