Sonam Wangchuk, the Ramon Magsaysay award winner from Ladakh, has begun a protest-fast for the rights of Ladakhis. To promote total economic development and decision-making, the Ladakhis have been calling for the inclusion of Ladakh under the 6th Schedule. The topic has also been brought up in Parliament. The Constitution requires 50% of a region’s population to be tribal for the 6th Schedule to apply. Ladakh, with over 95% of its population as tribal, was expected to be added soon, it was believed. Wangchuk added in the clip that Union Minister Arjun Munda has also promised to do so. Now … Continue reading Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Ignites A Demand for Ladakh’s 6th Schedule Rights and Tribal Recognition