# Sonam Wangchuk calls for India’s 2nd Independence movement

2026-08-14T05:34:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a 'second Independence movement,' urging Indians to recommend 'selfless, fearless' people who could reshape the country's political leadership. In a video message ahead of Independence Day, Wangchuk said India needs a 'peaceful revolution' in how it picks leaders or it may not become a 'respectable nation' by 2047. He pointed to per capita GDP comparisons with neighbours and said half of Parliament members face criminal charges. Wangchuk, based in Ladakh, has asked citizens to propose names as an Independence Day gift. He plans to travel across states to gather ideas.

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- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/sonam-wangchuk-calls-for-peaceful-revolution-seeks-names-for-indias-second-independence-movement-says-the-country-needs-major-changes-before-2047/articleshow/133229036.cms>
- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/sonam-wangchuk-calls-for-second-independence-movement>

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