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Wangchuk to lead 20-km Ladakh march on September 23
The Indian Express··4d ago
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said Tuesday he will lead a 20-km padayatra in Leh on September 23. It starts from a stupa built for those killed last year. The march was shortened from a Kargil start due to changing weather. Four people died in the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. He again sought public release of the judicial inquiry report.
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What It Means For You
- The September 23 march is timed ahead of the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025, Leh violence.
- Families of the four dead still await public findings from the judicial inquiry ordered by the UT administration.
- Wangchuk said offered compensation of Rs 15 lakh for the killed felt inadequate.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk said the 20-km padayatra from Kharoo will start at a memorial stupa.
- The route was shortened from a Kargil start because of changing weather.
- He again asked for the inquiry report on why firing took place and who was responsible.
What Ladakh Groups Are Asking For
- Original demands included full statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.
- Wangchuk said talks now centre on an Article 371-style elected assembly short of full statehood.
- September has been marked as martyrs' month ahead of Shaheed Diwas on September 24.
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