Sonam Wangchuk & Leh Apex Body Sit on Fast Over Ladakh’s Statehood Demand

Leh, Sept 11: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, supported by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), has begun a **35-day hunger fast** in Leh demanding full **statehood** for Ladakh and its inclusion under the **Sixth Schedule** of the Indian Constitution. The fast was launched to press for greater political safeguards, autonomy, and protection of employment, resources and culture.

Objectives of the Protest

The key demands of the sit-in fast include:

• Granting Ladakh **statehood** status.
• Inclusion under the **Sixth Schedule**, which provides constitutional protection and autonomy to tribal and tribal-dominated regions.
• Safeguarding land rights, jobs, culture, and identity of Ladakh’s residents. 

Background & Timing

Wangchuk has led several protests in past years for Ladakh’s autonomy and constitutional protections. The current fast comes ahead of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC-Leh) elections scheduled soon, increasing the political stakes of the demand.

Public Response & Support

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) is actively participating and urging Ladakhis to support the movement. Calls have been made for peaceful demonstration and solidarity.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read Original) Also aggregated from Times of India and Economic Times.

Labels: Sonam Wangchuk, Sixth Schedule, Ladakh Statehood, Leh Apex Body

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