The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent advocate for Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA) has triggered widespread outrage, with the CPI(M) accusing the BJP-led central government of authoritarianism and of disregarding the genuine aspirations of the people of Ladakh.
“The Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk… His detention under the draconian National Security Act exposes the authoritarian character of the BJP-led central government,” the CPI(M) said in a statement.
“Instead of honouring the promises it made to the people of Ladakh, the government has chosen to resort to repressive measures to suppress the democratic movement there,” the party further added.
The party has demanded the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the unconditional withdrawal of all cases against the people of Ladakh, and full protection of their democratic and constitutional rights.
It also called for the government to promptly accept the movement’s just demands, including Ladakh’s inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.
Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest has sparked widespread protests and criticism, with many accusing the government of suppressing democratic voices and ignoring the legitimate demands of Ladakh’s residents.
The CPI(M)’s condemnation of the arrest highlights the growing concerns about the government’s authoritarian tendencies and its impact on democratic freedoms in the country. END