Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest Intensifies Ladakh Autonomy Debate

Wangchuk's detention reframes the fight for Ladakh's autonomy.
Originally published by Frontline.
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Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees - The Hindu
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Centre calls Ladakhi leaders for talks on February 4 - The Hindu
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Ladakh leaders press for Statehood; talks with Home Ministry remain inconclusive - The Hindu
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Ladakh bodies agree to resume talks with Centre on October 22 - The Hindu
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Home Ministry for talks with Ladakhi leaders in last week of January - The Hindu
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Ladakh Statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA in Leh - The Hindu
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Indian police detain activist after deadly Ladakh protests | The Straits Times
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Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk starts 35-day hunger strike to press for Statehood, Sixth Schedule - The Hindu
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Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA & shifted to Jodhpur: Ladakh administration - The Hindu
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Sonam Wangchuk’s hearing updates: Supreme Court posts the case for October 14; allows Dr. Angmo to meet Wangchuk
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Wangchuk served NSA detention order: Ladakh administration - The Hindu
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Curfew relaxed in Leh; Kargil-based group sets terms to resume talks - The Hindu
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The crucial issue behind Wangchuk’s detention is whether his acts prejudiced ‘public order’ - The Hindu
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