Page 2 - Latest Updates on Sonam Wangchuk
Centre cancels FCRA licence of Sonam Wangchuk's NGO amid Leh protest
The Home Ministry alleged account discrepancies, including a fund transfer from Sweden against "national interest", as the reason for cancellation
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CBI probing FCRA violation by activist Sonam Wangchuk's institution
There has been an inquiry going on for some time but no FIR has been registered yet
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Ladakh protests: What led to the violent clashes that killed 4 in Leh
The protests followed a 15-day hunger strike over the statehood demand, led by environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk
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4 killed in Ladakh as statehood protests turn violent, LG clamps curfew
Four killed; 45, including 22 police personnel, injured
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Sonam Wangchuk, Leh Apex Body begin fast demanding Ladakh statehood
Wangchuk said they are being forced to intensify the movement demanding statehood and protection under the sixth schedule of the Constitution for Ladakh as the Centre has not addressed their demands
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Delhi HC closes plea to permit activist Sonam Wangchuk, others to protest
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was representing Delhi Police, added that Wangchuk has also withdrawn his fast and, therefore, the petition might not survive
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Elections alone don't make democracy, people's voice also matters: Wangchuk
The activist, who has been subsisting on salt-water solution since October 6, also rued that his supporters were being stopped from meeting him by heavy barricading erected around the building
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Ladakh's policies controlled by outsiders: AIKS extends support to Wangchuk
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) also issued a statement, supporting Ladakh's demands for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule
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Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan
The group is demanding a meeting with top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Wangchuk on hunger strike, invites people to extend support by fasting
The climate activist said several people have come to meet them, including politicians. On Wednesday, a 91-years old freedom fighter came to meet the protesters
Sonam Wangchuk continues indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan
Wangchuk, who is spearheading an agitation for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule status, had started his fast on Sunday afternoon
Wangchuk stays at Ladakh Bhawan as protesters denied move to Jantar Mantar
Wangchuk and his supporters marched to Delhi from Leh to press their demand and were detained at the capital's Singhu border
Wangchuk's supporters say detention at Delhi border huge disappointment
The demands of the protesters include statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, among others
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Sonam Wangchuk begins fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi with supporters
Wangchuk, in a brief interaction with media before starting the fast, said they were forced to stage the protest at the Ladakh Bhawan after failing to find any venue for their stir
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Agitating Ladakh leaders to sit on indefinite fast, but yet to find a venue
Wangchuk had on Friday said he and other protesters from Ladakh would sit on an indefinite fast since they have not received any response from the government
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No response from govt, will start indefinite fast on Saturday: Wangchuk
He said they have requested the authorities to provide them space in Jantar Mantar for holding the fast, but they have not received any confirmation yet
Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: SG Mehta tells HC
The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn
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Delhi police release Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after two day custody
Wangchuk, along with around 120 others from Ladakh, was detained on Monday night, September 30, 2024, at the Delhi-Haryana border
Sonam Wangchuk detained again after release, indefinite fast continues
A representative of the protesting group on Tuesday said that those who have been detained went on an indefinite fast
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PIL filed at Delhi HC over detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk and others
Sonam Wangchuk, along with approximately 120 others, was detained by the Delhi Police while marching towards the national capital to demand the implementation of the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh