Congress slams BJP over Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest, demands probe into Ladakh deaths

The Congress on Saturday strongly condemned the government’s handling of the situation in Ladakh, particularly the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of betraying the aspirations of the people of Ladakh and responding to their demands with violence.

“The BJP had pledged Sixth Schedule status for the region, sadly that promise has been squarely abandoned,” Kharge said in a post on X.

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“The Indian National Congress seeks nothing but peace in Ladakh. For decades, we have ensured that this beautiful border region remains harmonious and secure, upholding both the spirit of Democracy and the cause of National Security,” he added.

Demanding a judicial investigation into the deaths of four innocent young men and the serious injuries inflicted upon many others in Ladakh, Kharge emphasized the need to revive and restore democratic institutions and democracy in the region.

The situation in Ladakh has been tense, with protests and demonstrations taking place over the government’s handling of the region’s demands. The Congress has been vocal in its criticism of the BJP’s policies in Ladakh, accusing the party of failing to deliver on its promises to the people of the region.