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The protest that began on Wednesday (September 24) demanding full statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh devolved into violence, arson, and street clashes. Four people were killed and at least 80 injured. Social activist Sonam Wangchuk had been leading various protests for Ladakh for the past several months. Now, students have taken to the streets in support of him.
During the protest, students clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and several injuries. According to a PTI report, 40 policemen were also injured. Police and paramilitary forces deployed in large numbers across the city fired tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.
What did the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh say about the protests?
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta strongly condemned the violence that erupted in Leh. He warned that strict action would be taken against those responsible for disturbing peace in the Union Territory.
The Lieutenant Governor said, “We know that in a democracy, everyone has the right to express their views. Even hunger strikes are part of democratic traditions. But what we have seen in the last couple of days is that people are being provoked, comparisons are being made with Nepal and Bangladesh, attempts are being made to set private offices and homes on fire, and stone pelting is taking place. This is not the tradition of Ladakh.”
4 Major Demands of the Protesters
Full statehood for Ladakh
Constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule
Separate Lok Sabha seats for Kargil and Leh
Recruitment of local people in government jobs
Meeting may be held in Delhi on October 6
The central government may hold a meeting in Delhi on October 6 to address the protesters’ demands. Following the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2029, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were made separate Union Territories. The government had then promised to grant full statehood once the situation returned to normal.
