After 26 days of fasting, activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters have finally ended their protest after receiving assurance from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding talks on Ladakh's demands. The protest was organized by Wangchuk and others to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, which aims to protect its cultural and environmental heritage. The Ministry has assured that the high-powered committee, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will resume discussions on December 3.
After weeks of negotiations, Indian Foreign Secretary announced that India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling activities in eastern Ladakh. This development comes just days before Prime Minister Modi's departure to the BRICS Summit, where it is anticipated that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral discussions. The agreement is believed to focus on patrolling in specific regions, and is a step towards easing tensions between the two countries.
In a major development, India and China have agreed to disengage their troops after four-and-a-half years of a standoff in Eastern Ladakh. The Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri, stated that after close discussions between the diplomatic and military negotiators of both countries, an agreement has been reached on patrolling arrangements in the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The disengagement will lead to the resolution of issues that arose in 2020. This comes after several meetings, including one between Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Chinese Defence Ministry's Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs Li Jinsong. The move is seen as a sign of reducing tensions between the two countries, with efforts being made to avoid any confrontation and build trust.
A blast occurred outside CRPF School in Prashant Vihar, Delhi causing damage to nearby shops and cars but no injuries. Delhi's air quality remains in the "poor" category with an AQI of 265. Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters are set to protest at Ladakh Bhawan, demanding a meeting with the country's top leadership. This comes after the Delhi Police commissioner's office withdrew prohibitory orders on public assembly, leading to the release of Wangchuk and others from detention.
The Kargil Democratic Alliance and Apex Body, Leh have declared a Ladakh bandh to demand the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk and 120 other Ladakhis who were detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border. The bandh not only aims to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for Ladakhi autonomy but also to preserve its unique cultural identity. Wangchuk and others were detained while advocating for the sixth schedule for Ladakh. This move has received support from 87-year-old Apex activist Hajan Fathima Bano, who vows to give her life for those detained.
The Delhi Jal Board has announced that residents in several areas of Delhi will experience disruptions in water supply due to major repair work. The Delhi Police Commissioner has also imposed prohibitory measures under BNS, including a ban on protests and gatherings, due to communal tensions and ongoing issues with the Waqf Amendment Bill, Shahi Idgah, and the MCD elections. Meanwhile, Delhi police have detained 125 protestors from Ladakh, including prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, at the Singhu border. Wangchuk was leading the "Delhi Chalo Padyatra" to Rajghat on October 2 to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, but was detained citing prohibitory orders.
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with 150 others from Ladakh, have been detained by the Delhi Police while on a peaceful march towards Delhi as part of the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra'. This development comes after the Delhi Police announced the implementation of Section 163 of BNSS in several locations in the city, citing potential protests and demonstrations. The move has been made due to the sensitive atmosphere in Delhi, amidst ongoing political tensions and upcoming festivals.
During his visit to Srinagar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a candid conversation with Kashmiri women students about the upcoming elections, the status of Jammu and Kashmir, and their own experiences concerning marriage. He expressed the need to restore statehood and proper representation for the people of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, while also criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership style.
The Narendra Modi government has announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh - Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang - with the goal of providing better governance and opportunities to the people. The decision was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and it was lauded by Prime Minister Modi as a step towards fulfilling his vision of a "developed and prosperous" Ladakh. The formation of these new districts is expected to bring essential government services and schemes closer to the people, ultimately contributing to the all-round development of Ladakh.
In a groundbreaking move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media platform 'X' that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in Ladakh. These new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang, will bring governance and development directly to the people's doorsteps, fulfilling PM Modi's vision for a developed and prosperous Ladakh. The announcement, made in response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's tweet, aims to ensure that the benefits of progress reach every corner of this remote and diverse region.