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Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk plans a symbolic 20-km march in Leh on September 23 to advocate for Ladakh's political and environmental interests.

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  • Activist Sonam Wangchuk has rescheduled a protest march in Leh to September 23 to advocate for statehood and protection of Ladakh's environment and culture.
  • The event follows the first anniversary of deadly protests in 2025, during which four civilians were killed after clashes with security forces.
  • Local groups continue to negotiate with the central government regarding demands for statehood and tribal status under the Sixth Schedule.

What to watch next

  • The symbolic march scheduled for September 23 in Leh
  • The martyrs’ day event scheduled for September 24
  • Ongoing negotiations between Ladakh representatives and the Indian central government

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Tsering Samphel

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  • We are strongly against holding any padyatra [walk] or protest in Leh while formal talks are proceeding as a follow-up to the agreement consensually signed by ourselves
    [1]The Hindu2h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    Leh Apex Body and the KDA, held talks with the Centre on September 9, 2026. Senior regional leaders from Leh, Tsering Samphel and Rigzin Spalbar, had earlier expressed concern over the proposed protest marches. “ We are strongly against holding any padyatra [walk] or protest in Leh while formal talks are proceeding as a follow-up to the agreement consensually signed by ourselves ,” they said. But both the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance support the first death anniversary remembrance meetings. Mr. Wangchuk has also backed the agitational route to pressurise New Delhi in meeting

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Named India · Bharatiya Janata Party · Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council · Leh · Kargil Democratic Alliance · Leh Apex Body · Rigzin Spalbar · Sonam Wangchuk · Tsering Samphel

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