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Sonam Wangchuk's arrest sparks Opposition outrage over Ladakh handling
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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."
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KTR slams Sonam Wangchuk's arrest, calls it "shameful and illegal"
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, KTR expressed deep concern over Wangchuk's arrest, describing him as a "patriotic citizen" who has dedicated his life to the nation and to environmental causes. He emphasised that targeting such individuals sends a dangerous message about the state of democratic freedoms i
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"Done to divert attention, responsibility from BJP's abysmal failure": Con
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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. Read More
"Centre was after him": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on reports of Sonam Wangchuk'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the reports of activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest an "unfortunate" step; however, he also said that the move wasn't unexpected as the Central government was "after him since yesterday."
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"Dictatorship at its peak": Arvind Kejriwal on reports of Sonam Wangchuk's
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Drawing parallels with mythological and historical figures, Kejriwal posted on X, "Ravana's end also came. Kansa's end also came. Hitler's and Mussolini's end also came. And today, people hate all those individuals. Today in our country, dictatorship is at its peak. The end of those who p
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Ladakh: Apex Body Leh says protests were peaceful, denies Sonam Wangchuk's
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Apex Body Leh, which led the protest for statehood for Ladakh, on Friday stated that their protest was peaceful, while a section of the youth got out of control on September 24.
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Arvind Kejriwal condemns accusations against Sonam Wangchuk, says country'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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"This movement has nothing to do with Congress": Sonam Wangchuk after BJP
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Responding to allegations concerning protests in Ladakh, Wangchuk told ANI, "What is the name of the person who entered the BJP office? First of all, a few weeks ago, the Congress Party was removed from our Apex body so that it can remain apolitical. So you can understand that this moveme
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"In a series of witch-hunting, all blame was put on me": Sonam Wangchuk ov
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday cancelled the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) licence of innovator and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk's Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) over alleged violations of the act.
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MHA cancels FCRA licence of Sonam Wangchuk's SECMOL amid Ladakh protests
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The cancellation means the Leh-based institute will no longer be able to receive or utilise foreign funding.
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"Centre making others scapegoats," PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemns accus
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
She further condemned accusations against Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a tactic to hide government failures and warned that converting Ladakh into an "open jail" would have severe repercussions, urging Centre to address the fears of Ladakh residents through meaningful action rather than "jumla
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"The govt should learn a lesson from this": JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah on
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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