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  CBI probes Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh institute over alleged FCRA violations, inquiry underway

  India | September 25, 2025 18:01 IST

  The CBI has initiated an inquiry into alleged FCRA violations by Sonam Wangchuk's institute HIAL in Ladakh. Wangchuk has denied wrongdoing, stating the funds were part of knowledge exports to global institutions.

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  Sonam Wangchuk's 'provocative Arab Spring, Nepal protest' remarks triggered mob in Ladakh, says MHA

  India | September 24, 2025 23:39 IST

  In the sudden outbreak of chaos and violence in Leh, four people lost their lives, and more than 30 were injured. Why did the usually peaceful region of Leh-Ladakh suddenly turn violent? What triggered the unrest?

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  Ladakh protest: Four killed, several injured as violent clashes grip Leh; prohibitory orders imposed

  India | September 24, 2025 22:27 IST

  Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday ended his 15-day hunger strike amid massive unrest in Leh. He urged his supporters to stop violence, asserting that this would hamper their efforts.

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  Sonam Wangchuk ends 15-day hunger strike amid violence in Ladakh: 'I don't want more trouble'

  India | September 24, 2025 17:09 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk ends 15-day hunger strike amid violence in Ladakh

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  Ladakh protest: Agitation turns violent as students backing Sonam Wangchuk demand statehood

  India | September 24, 2025 15:41 IST

  Amid the chaos, a CRPF vehicle was set on fire which forced security forces to tighten deployment across the area. The protestors, many of them young students, shouted slogans demanding full statehood for Ladakh.

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  Sonam Wangchuk Ends 16-day Hunger Strike, Says Home Ministry Willing to Address Demands

  News | October 22, 2024 10:30 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk ended his 16-day hunger strike on October 21. After ending his hunger strike, Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed gratitude to the people who supported the strike and expressed hope that positive talks would continue.

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  Sonam Wangchuk breaks fast after MHA assures to resume talks on Ladakh's demands on December 3

  India | October 21, 2024 19:07 IST

  MHA officials today met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with a proposal of dates to hold talks on his demands regarding Ladakh.

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  Sonam Wangchuk sits on fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan after being denied permission for Jantar Mantar

  India | October 06, 2024 20:14 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk continues fast seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem.

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  Sonam Wangchuk released from detention, ends fast after Delhi march

  India | October 03, 2024 6:58 IST

  Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with Ladakhis, was released from detention after a peaceful Delhi protest seeking constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem. Wangchuk ended his fast and confirmed that a memorandum had been submitted to the government.

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  Sonam Wangchuk Released by Delhi Police on Gandhi Jayanti

  News | October 02, 2024 23:55 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk Released by Delhi Police on Gandhi Jayanti

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  Sonam Wangchuk detained again, indefinite fast continues: Protestors demand rights on Gandhi Jayanti

  India | October 02, 2024 11:19 IST

  On Gandhi Jayanti, Wangchuk continues an indefinite fast demanding Ladakh’s statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, as protestors call for justice and their democratic rights.

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  Plea filed in Delhi HC against detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

  India | October 01, 2024 15:46 IST

  The development comes after Wangchuk and several others were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.

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  After Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa Jan detained, Opposition rallies support for activist

  India | October 01, 2024 11:37 IST

  The padyatra led by Leh Apex Body which, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance held to press the demand for statehood for Ladakh, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, early recruitment process along with a public service commission for Ladakh, and separate Lok Sabha seats.

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  Ladakh: KDA, Leh Apex Body call for UT Bandh after activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention

  India | October 01, 2024 9:42 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk was on the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which was organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) regarding their demands for the Sixth Schedule.

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  Rahul Gandhi reacts to detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, other Ladakhis: 'Unacceptable'

  India | October 01, 2024 7:44 IST

  According to an order issued from the Delhi Police Headquarters, Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has directed to impose the section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the districts of New Delhi, North and Central and all police stations jurisdiction sharing the borders with other states.

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  Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, 120 others detained by Delhi Police

  India | October 01, 2024 0:01 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk, an environmental activist from Ladakh, along with 150 protesters, were detained by the Delhi Police at the Singhu Border.

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  Sonam Wangchuk to hold 28-day fast on statehood demand for Ladakh, says 'govt withdrew its promise'

  India | July 28, 2024 20:29 IST

  Climate activist Soman Wangchuk is set to start a 28-day fast from August 15, when the country will celebrate its 78th Independence Day. Earlier in March, he held a fast for 21 days demanding statehood and other rights for Ladakh.

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  Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day-long hunger strike for statehood of Ladakh

  India | March 26, 2024 21:48 IST

  The renowned education reformist said the end of the hunger strike is the beginning of a new phase of the ongoing agitation.

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  Why is Sonam Wangchuk, who inspired Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots, on hunger strike in Ladakh? Know here

  India | March 20, 2024 13:15 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk, a key campaigner for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, said they would launch a fast unto death from February 19 to press their demands and that details of participation of local residents in the agitation were being worked out.

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  Education reformist Sonam Wangchuk starts a seven-day ‘climatic fast’ in Ladakh

  Education | June 18, 2023 17:33 IST

  Wangchuk is a prominent engineer whose life inspired a character in the Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots”.