Ladakh’s Struggle for Statehood: A Legitimate Demand Ignored for Decades
The arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, the renowned educationist and activist from Ladakh, has once again brought national attention to a long-standing issue: the legitimate demand for Ladakh’s statehood. For decades, the people of this high-altitude region have felt treated as India’s “stepchild,” marginalized politically, economically, and socially since independence. Historical Neglect Since 1947, Ladakh has…
