The opposition launched attacks on the BJP-led Government following Wangchuk's arrest, with the Congress party accusing it of "mishandling" the situation in Ladakh. At the same time, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed his arrest as "dictatorship."
Amid the reports of the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Indian National Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, claiming that this has been done to "divert attention and responsibility" from the BJP's "abysmal failure" to maintain law and order in Ladakh.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday condemned the accusations against Sonam Wangchuk, and took a jibe at the Central governments 'entire machinery' for harassing the person thinking about the country's progress.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday said the distress and anguish of the people of Ladakh after the recent violence must awaken the Government of India's conscience to fully meet their legitimate demands, not just hold more talks.
Prohibitions under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, continue to be imposed in Leh following the violence on Wednesday amid the demands for statehood for Ladakh and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The unrest stemmed from long-standing demands for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. In a press conference, Farooq attributed the violence to frustration over unfulfilled promises, emphasising that similar assurances had been made to Jammu and Kashmir regarding statehood.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, chaired a high-level security review meeting on Thursday to assess the situation following protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status that turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police.
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.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday ended his 15-day hunger strike after clashes erupted in Leh over the demands of statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Wednesday accused the Congress of rioting in Ladakh and attacked Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.