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Delhi HC closes plea to permit activist Sonam Wangchuk, others to protest
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was representing Delhi Police, added that Wangchuk has also withdrawn his fast and, therefore, the petition might not survive
 "Delhi HC closes plea to permit activist Sonam Wangchuk, others to protest")
Elections alone don't make democracy, people's voice also matters: Wangchuk
The activist, who has been subsisting on salt-water solution since October 6, also rued that his supporters were being stopped from meeting him by heavy barricading erected around the building
 "Elections alone don't make democracy, people's voice also matters: Wangchuk")
Ladakh's policies controlled by outsiders: AIKS extends support to Wangchuk
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) also issued a statement, supporting Ladakh's demands for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule
 "Ladakh's policies controlled by outsiders: AIKS extends support to Wangchuk")
Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan
The group is demanding a meeting with top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Wangchuk, 20 others detained for protesting outside Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan")
Wangchuk on hunger strike, invites people to extend support by fasting
The climate activist said several people have come to meet them, including politicians. On Wednesday, a 91-years old freedom fighter came to meet the protesters
Sonam Wangchuk continues indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan
Wangchuk, who is spearheading an agitation for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule status, had started his fast on Sunday afternoon
Wangchuk stays at Ladakh Bhawan as protesters denied move to Jantar Mantar
Wangchuk and his supporters marched to Delhi from Leh to press their demand and were detained at the capital's Singhu border
Wangchuk's supporters say detention at Delhi border huge disappointment
The demands of the protesters include statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, among others
 "Wangchuk's supporters say detention at Delhi border huge disappointment")
Sonam Wangchuk begins fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi with supporters
Wangchuk, in a brief interaction with media before starting the fast, said they were forced to stage the protest at the Ladakh Bhawan after failing to find any venue for their stir
 "Sonam Wangchuk begins fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi with supporters")
Agitating Ladakh leaders to sit on indefinite fast, but yet to find a venue
Wangchuk had on Friday said he and other protesters from Ladakh would sit on an indefinite fast since they have not received any response from the government
 "Agitating Ladakh leaders to sit on indefinite fast, but yet to find a venue")
No response from govt, will start indefinite fast on Saturday: Wangchuk
He said they have requested the authorities to provide them space in Jantar Mantar for holding the fast, but they have not received any confirmation yet
Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: SG Mehta tells HC
The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn
 "Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: SG Mehta tells HC")
Delhi police release Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after two day custody
Wangchuk, along with around 120 others from Ladakh, was detained on Monday night, September 30, 2024, at the Delhi-Haryana border
Sonam Wangchuk detained again after release, indefinite fast continues
A representative of the protesting group on Tuesday said that those who have been detained went on an indefinite fast
 "Sonam Wangchuk detained again after release, indefinite fast continues")
PIL filed at Delhi HC over detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk and others
Sonam Wangchuk, along with approximately 120 others, was detained by the Delhi Police while marching towards the national capital to demand the implementation of the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh
Why climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a foot march from Leh to Delhi
Leh to Delhi foot march explained: Who is Sonam Wangchuk and what is the aim of his month-long foot march to Delhi
 "Why climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a foot march from Leh to Delhi")
Extreme hypocrisy: BJP on Cong's criticism of activist Wangchuk's detention
If Rahul Gandhi has a comment to make, why (does) he maintain a conspicuous silence when cartoonists are lifted in Kolkata and satirist is jailed in Tamil Nadu, BJP's Ravi Shankar asked
 "Extreme hypocrisy: BJP on Cong's criticism of activist Wangchuk's detention")
Sonam Wangchuk and activists begin indefinite fast amid Delhi detention
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', a month-long march advocating for the statehood of Ladakh
 "Sonam Wangchuk and activists begin indefinite fast amid Delhi detention")
Detention of Sonam Wangchuk, other Ladakhis unacceptable, says Rahul
The former Congress chief also asked why elderly citizens were being detained at Delhi's border for standing up for Ladakh's future
 "Detention of Sonam Wangchuk, other Ladakhis unacceptable, says Rahul")
Sonam Wangchuk's 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra' from Leh begins for 4-point agenda
The talks between Ladakh representatives and the Central government ended in March without any concrete outcome
