Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk says jailing him could backfire; calls it ‘scapegoat tactic’
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk refuted the government's claim that he instigated the recent violent protests in Ladakh, calling it a scapegoat tactic. He stated his readiness for arrest under the Public Safety Act, warning it might exacerbate the situation. Wangchuk attributed the violence to youth frustration over unemployment and unmet promises of statehood and environmental protections.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk refuted the government's claim that he instigated the recent violent protests in Ladakh, calling it a scapegoat tactic. He stated his readiness for arrest under the Public Safety Act, warning it might exacerbate the situation. Wangchuk attributed the violence to youth frustration over unemployment and unmet promises of statehood and environmental protections.
