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Climate Activist Wangchuk's Supporters Detained at Delhi Border

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-07T08:03:01.153917+05:30

- Supporters of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk were detained at the Delhi border on September 30, causing disappointment and allegations of being treated like 'terrorists'. - The group of around 150 'padyatris' (marchers) from Ladakh were detained for 'violating' prohibitory orders. - Their demands include statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. - Wangchuk and supporters sat on a fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan after failing to get permission for a sit-in at Jantar Mantar. - Concerns were also raised over a mega solar power project to be developed at Korzok, which locals including Pashmina goat rearing nomads have opposed. Source: [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/wangchuk-s-supporters-say-detention-at-delhi-border-huge-disappointment-124100600485_1.html)

Supporters of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk were detained at the Delhi border on September 30, causing disappointment and allegations of being treated like 'terrorists'.
The group of around 150 'padyatris' (marchers) from Ladakh were detained for 'violating' prohibitory orders.
Their demands include statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Wangchuk and supporters sat on a fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan after failing to get permission for a sit-in at Jantar Mantar.
Concerns were also raised over a mega solar power project to be developed at Korzok, which locals including Pashmina goat rearing nomads have opposed.

Source: Business Standard