Sonam Wangchuk led a long march from Leh to Delhi starting on 1 September 24. Currently, Marching for almost a month, The Ladakhis demand full statehood and other benefits. Although, Ladakh’s 2 districts – Leh and Kargil have already been further divided into 5 districts, thus further decentralizing the local administration, this has not satisfied the agitating Ladakhis led by Magsaysay award winner Sonam Wangchuk. Article 370’s removal gave Ladakh the Status of Union Territory. It created the post of a Lieutenant Governor to administer the union territory of Ladakh. Brigadier (Dr.) Bal Dutt Mishra is a retired officer of … Continue reading Sonam Wangchuk’s ‘Delhi Chalo’ March: 100+ Activists Detained as Ladakh Pushes for Statehood and Sixth Schedule