Wangchuk told media persons that despite repeated assurances, the Union Home ministry has not held talks with local representatives for nearly two months. “Just when discussions were about to reach the stage of addressing our core demands, the government stopped calling meetings,” he said.
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Wednesday announced a 35-day fast over their demands for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and statehood.
Wangchuk told media persons that despite repeated assurances, the Union Home ministry has not held talks with local representatives for nearly two months. “Just when discussions were about to reach the stage of addressing our core demands, the government stopped calling meetings,” he said.
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Wangchuk said they are being forced to intensify the movement demanding statehood for Ladakh and its protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for Ladakh, as the Centre has not addressed their demands.
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The activist also reminded the ruling BJP of its promise during the last Hill Council elections to secure Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, stressing that the commitment must be honoured ahead of the upcoming polls.
The Leh Apex Body held an all-faith prayer service to convey the message that our protest is “peaceful, non-violent, and our demands are within the ambit of the Indian Constitution,” he said.
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