Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk is a celebrated conservationist from the Ladakh region of India, known for his innovative approaches to sustainable living and environmental conservation. He will participate in a festival that focuses on environmental issues.
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Sonam Wangchuk is a climate activist who was arrested following the violence in Leh.
Not getting ‘good response', says judicial panel probing Ladakh violence; urges people to share info | India News
India· 2025-11-06
Sonam Wangchuk described the unrest in Ladakh as a sign of 'Gen Z's frenzy' and long-suppressed anger.
Why India’s Gen Z is not taking to the streets
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Sonam Wangchuk Says Gen-Z Led The Protests.
Ladakh unrest: Leh reimposes restrictions; officials cite 'apprehensions' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-17Sonam Wangchuk is an environment activist and LAB member who was arrested during the protests.
Leh body announces march, blackout for firing deaths probe | Srinagar NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Sonam Wangchuk led a hunger strike demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh before being arrested.
Ladakh unrest: Leh group questions government’s normalcy claim | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07
Sonam Wangchuk is a jailed climate activist demanding an independent judicial inquiry into the September 24 firing in Leh.
‘I’ll stay in jail till there’s justice’: Sonam Wangchuk’s message from behind bars; calls for non-violent struggle | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakh activist, has called for peace and unity among the people of Ladakh from Jodhpur Central Jail.
Ladakh unrest: Sonam Wangchuk vows to stay imprisoned — what he said from Jodhpur jail | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05Sonam Wangchuk, a former educationist, was detained by police on September 26 for allegedly inciting violence during protests in Ladakh.
Ladakh violence: SC to hear plea against Sonam Wangchuk's detention on Oct 6; activist jailed in Rajasthan, booked under NSA | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-04
Sonam Wangchuk is a prominent scientist and activist who has been at the forefront of protests in Ladakh.
'Broken promises' and violence push Himalayan beauty spot to the edgeUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Sonam Wangchuk has emerged as a visible public voice in the region, advocating for local voices to be heard in development.
‘Not our projects’: Aggressive infra push without local consent fuels discontent among Ladakhis | Jammu NewsIndia· 2025-10-02
Sonam Wangchuk is a climate activist who was detained for allegedly inciting a violent protest in Ladakh.
'Haven't spoken to husband till now': Sonam Wangchuk's wife writes to President Murmu; seeks 'unconditional release' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-01
Sonam Wangchuk is a climate activist who was arrested for allegedly instigating protests.
‘Blatant lies’ portraying Sonam Wangchuk as anti-national: Wife Angmo | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-01
Sonam Wangchuk was detained after violence in Leh, warning the Centre that its failure to meet Ladakh statehood and other core demands is alienating the people in the Himalayan region.
Ladakh: After LAB cancels meet with Centre, MHA says 'open for dialogues' any time | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-29Sonam Wangchuk is an internationally renowned educator and environmentalist from Ladakh who has been labeled a 'Pakistani spy' by the government.
লাদাখের ‘র্যাঞ্চো’ যে কারণে পাকিস্তানি চর তকমা পেলেন
Bangladesh· 2025-09-29
Sonam Wangchuk was clarified by Tariq Hamid Karra to have no links with Congress.
2 of 4 protesters killed in Ladakh protest cremated | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-28
Sonam Wangchuk was arrested following protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and protection under the Sixth Schedule.
'Stop the killing': Rahul Gandhi says 'Ladakh under attack by RSS, BJP'; pitches for 6th Schedule | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-28
Sonam Wangchuk has been imprisoned by the government on a false charge of sedition.
AAP slams Rahul Gandhi's silence on activist's arrest, Congress hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27
Sonam Wangchuk welcomed the Indian government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
‘থ্রি ইডিয়টসের র্যাঞ্চো’ কীভাবে উদ্ভাবক থেকে দিল্লির চোখে উসকানিদাতা হয়ে উঠলেনBangladesh· 2025-09-27
Sonam Wangchuk is known for his activism and political discourse in Ladakh, advocating for statehood and protections for the region's resources.
All isn't well with how Sonam Wangchuk's career has gone | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-26
Sonam Wangchuk was detained by Indian police over violent protests in Ladakh demanding greater political autonomy.
Indian police detain activist after deadly Ladakh protests - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-26
Sonam Wangchuk has been accused of inciting violence among the public in Ladakh.
লাদাখ কেন হঠাৎ অশান্ত, ‘থ্রি ইডিয়টসের র্যাঞ্চো’ কেন মোদির নিশানায়Bangladesh· 2025-09-26Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s 'provocative' statements were blamed for inflaming youth.
48 detained, calm prevails in curfew-bound Leh after violence over Sixth Schedule | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-25
Sonam Wangchuk is leading the peaceful agitation for statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Ladakh protest: Home affairs ministry cancels FCRA certificate of Sonam Wangchuk's NGO | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-25Sonam Wangchuk is a prominent activist who was on hunger strike demanding greater autonomy for Ladakh.
Security tight after deadly Ladakh autonomy protests in India - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-25Sonam Wangchuk is an educationist and activist involved in a CBI investigation regarding alleged FCRA violations.
Ladakh protest: CBI launches probe against Sonam Wangchuk for alleged FCRA violation; activist says ‘guns blazing on us’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-25
Sonam Wangchuk has been leading protests demanding statehood for Ladakh.
India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violentUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25Sonam Wangchuk warned that the lack of democratic institutions and high unemployment in Ladakh could create a volatile situation.
Sonam Wangchuk: 'Situation can turn explosive in Ladakh' Sonam Wangchuk's 2024 warning; 4 dead, 80 injured in 2025 | Srinagar NewsIndia· 2025-09-25Sonam Wangchuk is a climate activist who is seen as the face of the protest in Ladakh.
Ladakh violence: 'Gen Z revolution' or 'conspiracy motivated by politics'? What we know | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-24
Sonam Wangchuk called off his 15-day hunger strike after the demonstrations demanding statehood for Ladakh turned violent.
Ladakh violence: 4 dead, 30 injured amid violence; Leh admin bans protests | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-24
Sonam Wangchuk is very vocal about the rights of the people of Ladakh at national and international level.
Administration cancels land lease of Sonam Wangchuk’s HIAL, activist terms it ‘attack on Ladakh’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-23