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Wangchuk gives Centre one month to address Ladakh protest demands
The Times of India reports that Ladakh leaders Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook have given the Union government about one month to withdraw criminal cases against around 80 protesters, compensate families…
The Story in Brief
The Times of India reports that Ladakh leaders Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook have given the Union government about one month to withdraw criminal cases against around 80 protesters, compensate families of four people killed in police firing, and aid those seriously wounded. They warned of another movement if the demands are not met. The cases relate to last year’s agitation in Leh for Sixth Schedule status and statehood. Wangchuk said talks with the Centre had made some progress, including an agreement to discuss Article 371-like protections, but no decision has been taken on Ladakh’s core demands.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narratives will cast this either as an anti-national agitation or as proof that the Centre ignores Ladakh. Both simplify a dispute involving constitutional safeguards, criminal cases and deaths during a protest. The government must answer publicly on each demand, while the LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance must keep any fresh mobilisation peaceful. The clearest test is whether action follows within the promised one month.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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