Indian Politics

Sonam Wangchuk to Lead Ladakh March on First Anniversary of Protests

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will lead a symbolic 20-km march on September 23 to press for constitutional safeguards and statehood for Ladakh.

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The march marks the first anniversary of four civilian deaths caused by police firing during statehood protests on September 24 last year.

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Ladakh leaders recently expressed frustration after four rounds of talks with the Union Home Ministry yielded no final draft proposal for regional autonomy.