Year after violent statehood protests, Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km march on Sep 23
Wangchuk’s office said that a “martyr’s day event” will follow next day to mark the first anniversary of the civilian killings
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, will lead a 20-kilometer march on September 23 to highlight the need for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. This comes a year after four individuals were killed during protests demanding statehood for the region. The march will be followed by a "martyr's day event" on September 24 to commemorate the first anniversary of the killings.
Wangchuk's office announced the event, and the day after the march, there will be demands for just compensation for the families of the deceased and the withdrawal of related cases. Wangchuk's dissatisfaction with the compensation amount provided by the Ladakh administration was evident, as he expressed shame at the financial award given to the families.
The Ladakh administration offered ₹15 lakh each to the families of the deceased and ₹3 lakh for those injured; however, Wangchuk believes the compensation is insufficient.
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