Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao condemned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest and called it as a "shameful, illegal, and undemocratic act" by the government.

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 in the country.

"The arrest of Sonam Wangchuk is deeply condemnable, shameful, and outright illegal. He is a true nationalist and a responsible citizen who is simply standing up for his beliefs. Silencing such voices is unacceptable in any democracy," he posted.

"In a democracy, questioning the government's harsh or unjust actions is not just a right -- it is our duty. If governments start arresting individuals simply for raising legitimate concerns, then we are heading down a very dangerous path," he added.

Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest is condemnable, shameful and illegal. He is a patriotic citizen standing up for what he believes in
it's our right in a democracy to question the government's heavy-handed actions#SonamWangchuk

— KTR (@KTRBRS) September 26, 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to Jodhpur Central Jail, where he underwent a medical examination upon arrival. He has been placed in a high-security ward within the facility, under round-the-clock security and continuous CCTV surveillance. According to the sources, self-proclaimed godman Asaram Bapu is also lodged in the same jail, though in a separate ward.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to Jodhpur in Rajasthan hours after his arrest today, sources said.

#SonamWangchuk pic.twitter.com/gLTh45ZylQ

— NDTV (@ndtv) September 26, 2025

Following the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, Saurabh Bharadwaj, President of Aam Aadmi Party, while speaking with the reporters, said, "When the people of Ladakh were demanding their rights, they were fooled for 5 years, they walked to Delhi, went on a hunger strike, and now the central government has filed a sedition case against them."

He added, "If the BJP government calls the people of a border state traitors who have been fighting against China, then you are compromising with your border. The real traitors are not Sonam Wangchuk but the people sitting in the government who are playing games with the country's borders."

लद्दाख के लोग जब अपना हक़ माँग रहे थे तो उन्हें 5 साल तक बेवक़ूफ़ बनाया गया, वो पैदल चलकर दिल्ली आए, अनशन किया, अब उन पर केंद्र सरकार ने देशद्रोह का मुक़दमा कर दिया।
अगर बीजेपी सरकार सीमावर्ती राज्य के लोगों को देशद्रोही कहेगी जो चीन के ख़िलाफ़ लड़ते आए हैं तो आप अपने Border के… pic.twitter.com/UJsaJmofo8

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 26, 2025

Himachal Pradesh's Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi came out in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and said that the people of Ladakh and Wangchuk are only demanding their constitutional rights.

Negi alleged that a "police raj" has been established in Leh-Ladakh and that efforts are being made to suppress those who are raising their demands under constitutional rights, PTI reported.

He said, "Sonam Wangchuk and the people of Ladakh are only demanding their constitutional rights, and suppressing this voice is dangerous for the unity and integrity of the country."

सोनम वांगचुक को रिहा करो‼️
देश के नामी शिक्षाविद् और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक की नाजायज़ गिरफ्तारी के ख़िलाफ़ दिल्ली के जंतर मंतर पर AAP का जोरदार विरोध प्रदर्शन🔥
आम आदमी पार्टी मोदी सरकार से तुरंत सोनम वांगचुक जी को रिहा करने की माँग करती है। भारत देश संविधान से चलेगा… pic.twitter.com/lGvdA2i0Bo

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 26, 2025

केंद्र सरकार ने झूठे मामले में सोनम वांगचुक जी को गिरफ़्तार कर लिया है | इसके विरोध में आम आदमी पार्टी का जंतर मंतर पर Candle मार्च | LIVE https://t.co/7t06Wto9Jw

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 26, 2025

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti called climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest as 'deeply disturbing' and said that speaking truth during current times in India comes at a heavy cost.

In a post on X, Mufti said, "Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest is deeply disturbing. A lifelong advocate of peace, sustainability and truth is being punished merely for demanding that promises be kept.

Today, Leh is under curfew with internet shut down a grim echo of what Kashmir has long endured."

She added, "In today’s India, speaking truth to power comes at a heavy cost or how else could a man who stood for peace and non violence his entire life end up behind bars."

Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest is deeply disturbing. A lifelong advocate of peace, sustainability and truth is being punished merely for demanding that promises be kept.
Today, Leh is under curfew with internet shut down a grim echo of what Kashmir has long endured.
In today’s India,…

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) September 26, 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday criticised the BJP-led central government over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk by the Ladakh Police, calling it an attack on democracy and people's rights.

Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi said Wangchuk had been voicing concerns related to Ladakh's land, environment, identity and voting rights. "Putting such a person in jail is an attack on democracy. The voice of the people cannot be suppressed," she posted on X.

लद्दाख की आवाज़ दबाने के लिए सोनम वांगचुक जी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया है।
जो इंसान अपने लोगों की ज़मीन, पर्यावरण, पहचान और वोट के अधिकार के लिए संघर्ष कर रहा है, उसे जेल में डालना लोकतंत्र पर हमला है।
भाजपा सरकार डर और दमन से जनता की आवाज़ नहीं दबा पाएगी। pic.twitter.com/W76tg1WlWW

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) September 26, 2025

AAP leader Manish Sisodia called Wangchuk "the hope of India's youth."

"We will hold a candlelight vigil against the government's dictatorship," AAP national executive member Adil Ahmad Khan said in a post on X. 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called Sonam Wangchuk's arrest as 'very unfortunate' and blamed the Union government for not honouring its promises.

Speaking with the reporters, Omar Abdullah said, "He was arrested? It is unfortunate. Given the way the central government has been after them since yesterday, it seemed like something like this might happen. They were made promises, just like we were. Now I don't understand what compels the central government to renege on promises it makes..."

He added, "I don't know why the Central government backtracks on the promises it made to the people of Ladakh, just like promises were made to us in Jammu and Kashmir."

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Central government's handling of the situation following reports of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest on Friday.

In a post on X, Kejriwal drew parallels to historical and mythological tyrants, stating, "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 practice dictatorship and arrogance is very bad."

रावण का भी अंत हुआ था। कंस का भी अंत हुआ था। हिटलर और मुसोलिनी का भी अंत हुआ था। और आज उन सब लोगों से लोग नफ़रत करते हैं।
आज हमारे देश में तानाशाही चरम पर है। तानाशाही और अहंकार करने वालों का अंत बहुत बुरा होता है। pic.twitter.com/uq7ri2MXTS

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 26, 2025

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir accused the Centre of "mishandling" the situation while denying his party's role in the violence in Leh, ANI reported. 

"I just got to know that he (Sonam Wangchuk) has been arrested. He is a respectable man who has dedicated himself to the cause of Ladakh. This is an unwanted step. The people of Ladakh have always been known for their peace-loving nature… No Congress worker had any involvement in this violence. The local Congress unit has demanded a judicial inquiry into the whole incident. It is wrong to blame Congress. The government there mishandled the whole incident," Mir said.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be organising a candlelight vigil at Jantar Mantar at 7:00 pm to protest the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk. Saurabh Bhardwaj, the AAP Delhi State President, will also be participating in the protest.