A CRPF vehicle was set on fire during the violent protests. According to reports, protesters also targeted government buildings.
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Violent protests erupted in Leh on Wednesday demanding full statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Students clashed with police and security forces. They set fire to a BJP office, pelted stones at police, and set a CRPF vehicle on fire.
These students are protesting in support of social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 15 days. Protesters called for a shutdown today to protest the unfulfilled demands. People also held a rally in support of Wangchuk.
The students, led by Wangchuk, have four demands:
- First, Ladakh should be granted full statehood.
- Second, constitutional protection (under the 6th Schedule).
- Third, Kargil and Leh should be designated Lok Sabha seats.
- Fourth, local people should be recruited for government jobs.
The next meeting regarding these demands will be held in Delhi on October 6th. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were created as two Union Territories in 2019 when Articles 370 and 35A were repealed. The government had already promised to restore full statehood once the situation in the state returned to normal.
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Protests begin in Ladakh after the revocation of Article 370. On August 5, 2019, the central government revoked the full statehood of Jammu and Kashmir by revoking Article 370. Following this, Jammu and Kashmir became a separate Union Territory. Ladakh, comprising Leh and Kargil, became a separate Union Territory.
Following this, the people of Leh and Kargil felt politically excluded and raised their voices against the central government. Over the past two years, people have protested repeatedly, demanding full statehood and constitutional protections, ensuring the preservation of their land, jobs, and distinct identity under Article 370.
In August 2024, the Home Minister announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh. On August 26, 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The new districts will be named Zanskar, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.
Before the announcement of the new districts, Ladakh had only two districts: Leh and Kargil. Now, this number will increase to seven.
Ladakh, which was part of Jammu and Kashmir, was made a separate Union Territory. The people of Leh and Ladakh celebrated. Those who participated in the celebrations are now part of the protests. The most prominent figure in this protest is academician and innovator Sonam Wangchuk.
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