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Sonam Wangchuk Detained After Hunger Strike, Nationwide Protests Called

सोनम वांगचुक को भूख हड़ताल के बाद हिरासत में लिया गया, राष्ट्रव्यापी विरोध का आह्वान

सोनम वांगचुक यांना उपोषणानंतर ताब्यात घेतले, देशव्यापी आंदोलनाची हाक

অনশন ভাঙার পর সোনম ওয়াংচুককে সরানো হলো, দেশজুড়ে প্রতিবাদের ডাক

உண்ணாவிரதப் போராட்டத்திற்குப் பிறகு சோனம் வாங்சுக் வலுக்கட்டாயமாக அகற்றப்பட்டார், நாடு தழுவிய போராட்டத்திற்கு அழைப்பு

ఉపవాసం తర్వాత సోనమ్ వాంగ్చుక్‌ను బలవంతంగా తొలగించారు, దేశవ్యాప్త నిరసనకు పిలుపు

21 દિવસના ઉપવાસ બાદ સોનમ વાંગચુકને બળજબરીથી હટાવ્યા, દેશવ્યાપી વિરોધનું આહ્વાન

21 ਦਿਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਰਤ ਮਗੋਂ ਸੋਨਮ ਵਾਂਗਚੁਕ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਬਰਦਸਤੀ ਹਟਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ, ਦੇਸ਼ ਵਿਆਪੀ ਵਿਰੋਧ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਸੱਦਾ

By AI News Desk 🕐 18 July 2026, 12:35 PM 🌍 World
Activist Detained, Sparking Protests in India

Prominent Indian activist and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed by authorities on Monday, concluding his 21-day hunger strike in Ladakh. The dramatic end to his protest has ignited widespread anger, with organizers calling for immediate nationwide demonstrations and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Demands for Climate Action and Autonomy

Wangchuk, a celebrated figure known for his work in sustainable development and inspiring the character in the Bollywood film '3 Idiots', had been on a climate fast since April 6. His protest focused on demanding greater constitutional protection for Ladakh, ensuring its ecological balance, and seeking immediate implementation of the 6th Schedule of the Constitution for the region. He also voiced concerns about the impact of industrialization on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

The activist’s removal, captured in widely shared videos, shows him being carried away by officials. Supporters have decried the action as a suppression of dissent and a heavy-handed response to a peaceful protest. The Somaiya Trust, which had been supporting Wangchuk's cause, announced the termination of the fast due to his deteriorating health and the external intervention.

Calls for National Solidarity

In response to Wangchuk's detention, the 'People's Movement for Constitutional Safeguards and for Ladakh' has urged citizens across India to hold peaceful protests. The movement has specifically called for resignations from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, holding them responsible for the perceived neglect of Ladakh's unique cultural and environmental heritage. Social media has been flooded with solidarity messages using hashtags like #FreeSonamWangchuk and #LadakhNeedsProtection.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions surrounding the development of Ladakh and the autonomy of its indigenous communities. The government has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Wangchuk's detention or the specific demands made by the protesters. The coming days are expected to see increased public discourse and potentially larger-scale demonstrations as the nation grapples with the implications of this development.

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