On the eve of Gandhi Jayanthi, Tuesday, October 1, students and youth organisations expressed solidarity with climate activist, environmentalist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk who was detained at Singhu border. He was detained yesterday, September 30 night, while trying to entre Delhi from Ladakh. He and his supporters are now being held at Bawana Police Station.
Now, they have launched an indefinite fast.
Wangchuk and other Ladakhis have been walking since September 1 to demand sixth schedule status and statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The march is titled Delhi Chalo Padyatra.
"The wrongful detention of the contingent of peacefully marching Ladakhis led by Sonam Wangchuk at Singhu border last night is adequate proof of this allegiance and nexus. It is highly condemnable act by the Delhi Police and the Central Government," a statement condemning the detention released by Youth for Himalaya and People for Himayala read.
"The detention of #SonamWangchuk and 150 people from Ladakh who were peacefully marching to Delhi clearly shows the Govt.'s lack to address environmental concerns and attack on the democratic rights of citizens," tweeted Aishe Ghosh.
Chief Minister Atishi tried meeting Wangchuk and reached the police station, entered the police station but wasn't allowed to meet him.
