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‘Bhay mukt Bharat’: At CJP protest, Sonam Wangchuk calls on youth to question govt without fear | Hyderabad News

‘Bhay mukt Bharat’: At CJP protest, Sonam Wangchuk calls on youth to question govt without fear | Hyderabad News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 14, 2026 03:19 PM IST Addressing a crowd of about 200 people at Hyderabad’s Dharna Chowk at a protest of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Sunday, activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a “bhay-mukt Bharat (India without fear)”. “Young people whose lives are impacted by the many paper leaks and anomalies in examinations should, without fear, question the government responsible for these troubles,” the leader from Ladakh said, calling for educational development and environmental protection to be the way forward for the future of the country. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was not at the event. Vijeta Dahiya, one of the spokespersons of the party, said, “We remember the number of students who have lost their lives to exam anomalies. We salute the valour of those youth who are standing up demanding the resignation of Union HRD Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.” The protester said they take inspiration from Bhagat Singh, Dr B R Ambedkar, Birsa Munda and Jyotiba Phule. (Express Photo) Dahiya also remembered Rohith Vemula, the Dalit student of the University of Hyderabad …

‘If not now, when’: Sonam Wangchuk joins Cockroach Janta Party’s protest call over NEET, CBSE rows

‘If not now, when’: Sonam Wangchuk joins Cockroach Janta Party’s protest call over NEET, CBSE rows

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday announced that he will be joining the Cockroach Janta Party June 6 protest call if no action is taken by June 5, backing the movement’s demand for the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government decided to revoke his detention with immediate effect on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (PTI File) Sonam Wangchuk took to X and Instagram to announce the move. He said, “I will be joining the CJP members in Delhi on 6th June if nothing changes by 5th June. Any self respecting minister should resign if things go so wrong… Not to mention the effect on millions of young lives and in fact the future of India.” This comes hours after founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that an eminent personality would back the movement. Shortly before the announcement, Dipke posted on X saying, “The wait is over,” while the party’s backup account, ‘Cockroach Is Back’, said it was “about to make a big announcement”. Also …

Sonam Wangchuk says Article 371 talks for Ladakh still ‘work in progress’; backs Cockroach Janta Party

Sonam Wangchuk says Article 371 talks for Ladakh still ‘work in progress’; backs Cockroach Janta Party

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Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday expressed hope over the proposal of granting constitutional safeguards to Ladakh under Article 371, while describing the recently concluded negotiations during a high-level meeting in New Delhi as a “work in progress.” Sonam Wangchuk said talks are underway to finalise and devolve the responsibilities in the region under Article 371. (PTI File) This comes a day after representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held talks with the Union government and said that they have reached an “in-principle understanding” over enacting special constitutional safeguards in the region. “We made significant progress this evening in our talks with the Govt. MHA, Apex & KDAleaders of Ladakh had a broad consensus on restoring democracy with a tailor made legislative body,” he said on X. In an interview with news agency PTI on Saturday, Wangchuk said talks are underway to finalise and devolve the responsibilities in the region under Article 371. “This is not a time to celebrate or deplore based on what has been discussed so …

Mahavir Chakra awardee, Kargil hero, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk dies of heart attack, Rajnath condoles| India News

Mahavir Chakra awardee, Kargil hero, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk dies of heart attack, Rajnath condoles| India News

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Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Kargil hero and Mahavir Chakra awardee, died of a heart attack at his home on Friday, at the age of 61. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief on the passing of Colonel Wangchuk, who had retired and was living in Ladakh. Colonel Sonam Wangchuk’s leadership was instrumental in clearing the enemy along the Chorbat La axis in the Batalik sector (X) During the Kargil War in 1999, he was assigned the critical mission of securing Chorbat La in the Batalik sub-sector, along the Line of Control with Pakistan in Ladakh. He led the personnel from the Ladakh Scouts. Leading from the front, he established key observation posts under harsh conditions, engaged enemy troops, and successfully eliminated several intruders. According to his gallantry award citation, Wangchuk climbed through fresh snow of 1-2m in the Chorbat La sector, where he encountered 3–4 enemy soldiers and killed two of them. He later reinforced another post under heavy attack and led an assault that captured an enemy-held feature, killing six soldiers. His leadership was instrumental in …

From BJP poster boy to nightmare? Wangchuk reveals how strong case made them revoke NSA charges

From BJP poster boy to nightmare? Wangchuk reveals how strong case made them revoke NSA charges

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Published on Mar 29, 2026 11:04 am IST A candid look at the uncomfortable truth that not everyone who claimed to support Ladakh’s cause was willing to take the risk when it mattered. What happens when a high-stakes legal battle reaches the brink of a decisive moment and then suddenly ends? This episode with Hindustan Times’ Kumkum Chadha explores the dramatic turn in Sonam Wangchuk’s case, where the government revoked its own order just as the matter was gaining ground in the Supreme Court. This conversation goes beyond the headlines to examine what this means for judicial accountability, civil liberties, and the future of similar cases in India.   News / Videos / From BJP poster boy to nightmare? Wangchuk reveals how strong case made them revoke NSA charges Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees

Wangchuk returns to Ladakh after NSA revocation, calls for relief to detainees

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Returning to Leh after his release from detention, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday (March 22, 2026) said the Ladakh movement would remain peaceful and expressed hope for constructive engagement between all stakeholders. Noting that “a lot went wrong” in Ladakh, Mr. Wangchuk said the focus should now be on correcting past mistakes rather than dwelling on them and called for relief to those still facing legal action in connection with the Ladakh agitation. Mr. Wangchuk was accorded a grand reception at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport on Sunday. Members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), and a large number of well-wishers gathered to welcome him at the airport. He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act. “A new step has been taken, and we are seeing it as a positive one. Although some people say it is about defeat or victory, we do not want to see it that way,” he told reporters. Mr. Wangchuk said that the situation should …

Activist Sonam Wangchuk released as Centre revokes NSA| India News

Activist Sonam Wangchuk released as Centre revokes NSA| India News

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New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Jail on Saturday after the Centre revoked his detention under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), six months after he was held following violence in Ladakh last September. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government decided to revoke his detention with immediate effect on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (PTI File) In a statement issued in the morning, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said it had decided to end Wangchuk’s detention “with immediate effect” after “due consideration”. “The government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh… In furtherance of this objective…the government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect,” it said. Officials in Jodhpur confirmed that the 59-year-old was released in the afternoon. “He was released from jail at about 1.30 PM today [Saturday] following an order from the central government,” news agency PTI quoted Ratanada SHO Dinesh Lakhawat as saying. The Centre’s detention was challenged …

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

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Despite the Centre on Saturday revoking the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, protests planned for March 16 across Ladakh will go ahead as scheduled. On March 13, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had announced that the people of Ladakh would take to the streets again as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was “dragging its feet” on extending guarantees sought by the union territory. Two bodies representing socio-political and religious groups in Ladakh — KDA and Apex Body Leh — have been in talks with the Centre as part of a high-powered committee (HPC) under the MHA to press various demands of the region. On Saturday, KDA member Sajjad Kargilli said the constitutional guarantees that Ladakh is seeking are not “an individual matter” but a collective concern. “We are very relieved by his (Wangchuk’s) release. However, the issue of Mr Wangchuk’s detention was created and resolved by the Centre. Our protests and demands have a wider ambit,” he said. While announcing the March 16 shutdown, KDA leader Asgar Ali …

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk walks free from Jodhpur jail| India News

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk walks free from Jodhpur jail| India News

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from the central jail in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on Saturday, six months after he was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting violence in Ladakh. Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, received him as he walked free. (Sourced) An official said Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, received him as he walked free hours after the Union home ministry revoked his detention. After the paperwork, Wangchuk left with Angmo in a private vehicle around 1pm. Wangchuk, 59, was accused of misleading people through provocative mention of Arab Spring-style protests. The Union home ministry revoked his detention with “immediate effect,” citing the need to facilitate “constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders.” The release came days before the Supreme Court is set to hear on March 17 a habeas corpus petition of Angmo over the activist’s incarceration under the 1980 law, which allows detention for up to 12 months without trial. Wangchuk was detained on September 26, two days after the protests over demands for statehood for Ladakh turned violent, …

‘Videos Cited For My Detention Never Shown To Me’: Sonam Wangchuk To Supreme Court | India News

‘Videos Cited For My Detention Never Shown To Me’: Sonam Wangchuk To Supreme Court | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 17:06 IST Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Wangchuk, argued that a video in which he clearly stated he did not support violence was ignored by the authorities. Sonam Wangchuk was detained on September 26 last year, two days after violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh left four people dead and over 150 injured in the Union Territory. (File pic/PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The matter was heard by a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale. During the hearing, Wangchuk’s lawyer told the court that when he met his client a day earlier, Wangchuk said he had only been shown thumbnails of the videos used against him. The videos themselves, he claimed, were not played before him. The court said it would personally view the videos stored in a pen drive that had been directed to be produced from Wangchuk’s possession. …