Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his proposed border march from Ladakh’s Leh to the Line of Actual Control planned for today.
The march was meant to highlight the scale of the alleged Chinese intrusions in Ladakh and the land taken over by Indian corporates. Local tribal leaders were to lead the protest.
The activist, fighting for statehood and 6th Schedule for the Ladakh Union Territory, said he fears the government’s “overreaction” may lead to clashes and riots.
“There may be attempts to upset this peaceful agitation and then blame it for violence and make it an excuse to disallow the peaceful protests in Ladakh,” said Wangchuk.
He said the agitation in Ladakh has created awareness among people across the country, and the government fears that the border march may impact elections and their vote bank. “So they decided to stop me from marching to the border even at the cost disturbing peace,” he said.
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