Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) decided to cancel the planned “Pashmina March” as the Ladakh administration intensified efforts to block the event. The march aimed to raise awareness about Changpa nomadic tribes losing land to Chinese encroachment and corporate interests. Government measures included imposing Section 144, internet restrictions, and detaining supporters, prompting concerns of violence. Wangchuk criticized the administration’s heavy-handed tactics and urged nationwide protests to hold the government accountable. He emphasized the need for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule and accused the government of prioritizing votes and corporate interests over local welfare.
Ladakh Border March Cancelled Amid Government Crackdown
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