Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting for two weeks. He walked from Ladakh to Delhi demanding inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, of which Monday was the 16th day of fast for him and his supporters. Those who want to participate in the Sonam Wangchuk Fast. They were not allowed to assemble and Delhi police detained them.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk wrote on Sunday as the fast turns 15: “In villages from Ladakh, which borders China and Pakistan, to Leh, hundreds of people came to Delhi to join We, but they were forced into buses and taken away”.
Fasting and silence are not a protest
Where Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast. Delhi Police put up massive roadblocks there, which were also put up around Ladakh Bhawan. Of his silence, Wangchuk wrote on Instagram, “Try to understand that this is a silence, not a protest.” He said his silent fast was seen as a protest.
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Meet with Prime Minister and important leaders
Apart from this, Wangchuck also urged the people of Delhi to join Ladakh Bhawan’s ‘Maun Vrat’ on Sunday to save the Himalayas and the environment. Around 25 Ladakhis have been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Ladakh Bhawan since October 6. He demanded a meeting with important leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as per his request.
