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Sonam Wangchuk's 'Gandhian' Message From Jail To Ladakh Statehood Protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is in a Jodhpur jail after his arrest in the aftermath of the unrest in Ladakh, has appealed for peace and unity and urged the people of Ladakh to continue their struggle for statehood in the "true Gandhian way"
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Week After Ladakh Violence, 26 Protesters Released In Goodwill Gesture
The government has released 26 men detained during violent protests in Ladakh last week - over demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards - to help settle frayed nerves and demonstrate an intent to resolve this matter peacefully.
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Leh Apex Body Withdraws From Talks, Wants Action Against Protesters Scrapped
The Leh Apex Body has withdrawn from the talks with the government of India over their demands.
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Ladakh Leaders Demand Judicial Probe, Allege Cops Fired At Protesters
Demands are growing louder for a judicial probe into police firing that killed four people and left over 30 injured after protests demanding statehood for Ladakh turned violent.
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Amid Ladakh Protests, Sonam Wangchuk's NGO's Foreign Funding Licence Cancelled
The government on Thursday evening cancelled the FCRA registration of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's nonprofit - the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh - over 'repeat' violations of the law governing foreign funding for NGOs.
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"Protesting A Right But...": Ladakh Lt Governor's Warning Over Deaths
The violent statehood movement protests in Ladakh 24 hours ago - in which four people were killed - were the result of a "conspiracy", Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta told NDTV Thursday afternoon, as he also expressed sorrow over the incident and
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'Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Remarks Provoked Mob': Centre On Ladakh Violence
The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk for clashes in Ladakh today that killed four and injured many others.
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Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?
In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was split into two union territories, one of which was Ladakh that is today fighting for separate statehood.
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As Ladakh Erupts, Sonam Wangchuk's Appeal For Peace
Shortly after a protest to demand statehood for Ladakh turned violent in Leh, activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fast and said his "message of peaceful path failed"
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4 Killed, Many Injured In Clashes In Ladakh During Statehood Protests: Report
Four people were killed and many injured in intense clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town of Ladakh on Wednesday, reported news agency Press Trust of India, quoting un-named officials.
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Can March To Delhi 10 Times: Sonam Wangchuk On Ladakh's Statehood Demand
Reiterating the demand for statehood for Ladakh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said that they are prepared to take their movement ahead, and can even march to Delhi again if required.
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After Sonam Wangchuk Detained In Delhi, Supporters Blockade National Highway Near Leh
Delhi Police's detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk - at the Singhu border Monday night, while his supporters and he were marching to the national capital - has led to tension in Ladakh, where he is fighting to safeguard local ecology.
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Will Launch 28-Day Fast On Independence Day If...: Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist Soman Wangchuk announced on Sunday that he will launch a 28-day fast on Independence Day if the government does not invite Ladakh authorities for talks on demands for statehood and constitutional protection for the union territory.
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Did Activist Sonam Wangchuk Demand "Plebiscite" For Kashmir? A Fact Check
Many social media users recently shared a video of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk claiming that he demanded a referendum for Kashmir.
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"Some Misunderstanding": Sonam Wangchuk After Prohibitory Orders In Ladakh
The Apex Body, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is spearheading the agitation to demand statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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Sonam Wangchuk's 'Gandhian' Message From Jail To Ladakh Statehood Protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is in a Jodhpur jail after his arrest in the aftermath of the unrest in Ladakh, has appealed for peace and unity and urged the people of Ladakh to continue their struggle for statehood in the "true Gandhian way"
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Week After Ladakh Violence, 26 Protesters Released In Goodwill Gesture
The government has released 26 men detained during violent protests in Ladakh last week - over demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards - to help settle frayed nerves and demonstrate an intent to resolve this matter peacefully.
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Leh Apex Body Withdraws From Talks, Wants Action Against Protesters Scrapped
The Leh Apex Body has withdrawn from the talks with the government of India over their demands.
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Ladakh Leaders Demand Judicial Probe, Allege Cops Fired At Protesters
Demands are growing louder for a judicial probe into police firing that killed four people and left over 30 injured after protests demanding statehood for Ladakh turned violent.
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Amid Ladakh Protests, Sonam Wangchuk's NGO's Foreign Funding Licence Cancelled
The government on Thursday evening cancelled the FCRA registration of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's nonprofit - the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh - over 'repeat' violations of the law governing foreign funding for NGOs.
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"Protesting A Right But...": Ladakh Lt Governor's Warning Over Deaths
The violent statehood movement protests in Ladakh 24 hours ago - in which four people were killed - were the result of a "conspiracy", Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta told NDTV Thursday afternoon, as he also expressed sorrow over the incident and
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'Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Remarks Provoked Mob': Centre On Ladakh Violence
The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk for clashes in Ladakh today that killed four and injured many others.
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Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?
In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was split into two union territories, one of which was Ladakh that is today fighting for separate statehood.
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As Ladakh Erupts, Sonam Wangchuk's Appeal For Peace
Shortly after a protest to demand statehood for Ladakh turned violent in Leh, activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fast and said his "message of peaceful path failed"
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4 Killed, Many Injured In Clashes In Ladakh During Statehood Protests: Report
Four people were killed and many injured in intense clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town of Ladakh on Wednesday, reported news agency Press Trust of India, quoting un-named officials.
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Can March To Delhi 10 Times: Sonam Wangchuk On Ladakh's Statehood Demand
Reiterating the demand for statehood for Ladakh, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said that they are prepared to take their movement ahead, and can even march to Delhi again if required.
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After Sonam Wangchuk Detained In Delhi, Supporters Blockade National Highway Near Leh
Delhi Police's detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk - at the Singhu border Monday night, while his supporters and he were marching to the national capital - has led to tension in Ladakh, where he is fighting to safeguard local ecology.
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Will Launch 28-Day Fast On Independence Day If...: Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist Soman Wangchuk announced on Sunday that he will launch a 28-day fast on Independence Day if the government does not invite Ladakh authorities for talks on demands for statehood and constitutional protection for the union territory.
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Did Activist Sonam Wangchuk Demand "Plebiscite" For Kashmir? A Fact Check
Many social media users recently shared a video of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk claiming that he demanded a referendum for Kashmir.
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"Some Misunderstanding": Sonam Wangchuk After Prohibitory Orders In Ladakh
The Apex Body, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is spearheading the agitation to demand statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
