Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Welcomes Centre’s Dialogue but Flags Unresolved Protest Cases and Trust Deficit
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- •Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a “positive step” in Centre-Ladakh talks but warned that trust-building remains incomplete due to unresolved protest cases and institutional issues.
- •Wangchuk highlighted escalating tensions in Ladakh, fearing the region could mirror Manipur’s communal unrest if divisions are not addressed.
- •The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance reached an “in-principle understanding” with the Centre on restoring democracy and exploring Article 371-like safeguards.
- •Wangchuk raised concerns over the prolonged seizure of his mobile phone and unresolved cases linked to the September 24, 2023 protests, emphasizing the need for concrete actions to rebuild trust.
NEW DELHI: Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday welcomed the Centre’s engagement with regional leaders but cautioned that trust-building in the Union Territory remains far from complete. Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI) after a recent meeting with a Union Home Ministry sub-committee, Wangchuk described the dialogue as a “positive step” but emphasized that the government’s intent would ultimately be judged by concrete action on outstanding demands and protest-related cases from 2023.
