{
  "id": 15128688,
  "title": "‘What kind of Ram Rajya are we talking about?’ Sonam Wangchuk slams Centre after Ladakh talks fail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/what-kind-of-ram-rajya-are-we-talking-about-sonam-wangchuk-slams-15128688",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sonam-wangchuk-ladakh-talk-fail-ram-rajya-10925494/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the day following discussions between the Union Home Ministry and representatives of Ladakh, climate crusader Sonam Wangchuk expressed disappointment, stating that promises made to the people of Ladakh had been broken. Wangchuk recounted the attendees' shock at the significant differences between their expectations and the outcomes. He maintained that the Centre had reneged on its assurances regarding the assembly's size and the Chief Secretary's role. Moreover, Wangchuk revealed that the Ladakh leaders had agreed to the Centre's offer of special safeguards under Article 371 instead of the Sixth Schedule.\n\nIn May, Wangchuk attended a crucial dialogue with the Home Ministry, wherein assurances were given of a special assembly and bureaucracy involvement, along with the use of Article 371 instead of the Sixth Schedule. Following this meeting, Wangchuk asserted that the people of Ladakh were deeply saddened, surprised, and angry. He questioned the concept of Ram Rajya, which upholds the belief that one may sacrifice one's life but never break a promise. Wangchuk vowed that the Ladakhis would fight against any enemy nation, but inquired about the government's treatment of them.\n\nThree hours following the talks between the Centre and Ladakh's representatives, Wangchuk expressed surprise at the Centre's actions. The Ladakh Apex Body had previously condemned China's statements on Ladakh and reiterated their stance that China had no right to comment on the region. The leaders of Ladakh's Leh Apex Body held a press conference to condemn China's remarks, emphasizing that their neighboring country was Tibet, not China. Wangchuk concluded by asserting that the people of Ladakh remain steadfast in their Indian identity and would continue to do so.",
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        "title": "‘What kind of Ram Rajya are we talking about?’ Sonam Wangchuk slams Centre after Ladakh talks fail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/what-kind-of-ram-rajya-are-we-talking-about-sonam-wangchuk-slams",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:20:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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