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šŸ“° Sonam Wangchuk Arrested After Ladakh Protest šŸ”„ā›°ļø

TL;DR: Ladakh activist Sonam WangchukĀ was arrested on 26 Sept after violent protests demanding statehood & Sixth Schedule rights. 🚨 At least 4 people died, 80+ injured. Govt accuses Wangchuk of ā€œprovocativeā€ speeches & NGO fund violations. šŸ’„

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What Happened? Police took Wangchuk into custody after Leh saw its worst unrest in decades. šŸš” The trigger: two elderly hunger strikers collapsed during a 35-day fast, sparking youth anger and mass clashes. Tear gas & live rounds were used. 😔

Context: Wangchuk, known for eco-activism & education reforms, has long demanded Ladakh’s constitutional safeguards. šŸ”ļø The govt cancelled his NGO’s license, citing foreign fund misuse, and CBI/IT are probing. He denies wrongdoing, calling it a political crackdown. āš–ļø

Who Gains, Who Loses? Govt shows ā€œtough law & orderā€ image. But locals feel betrayed—no statehood, no Sixth Schedule, and now their popular leader jailed. Ordinary Ladakhis lose jobs, stability & peace of mind. šŸ›‘

People’s Angle: Shops shut, internet snapped, families scared. Youths ask—why is Delhi afraid of Ladakh’s voice? šŸ—£ļø The region that secures India’s borders is asking for dignity, not chaos.

MediaFx Take: Wangchuk’s arrest shows how dissent gets silenced instead of heard. ✊ If Ladakh’s demands are ignored, trust in Delhi will erode further. Time to listen, not jail. Drop your thoughts below—does Ladakh deserve statehood rights? šŸ’¬

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