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Protests Erupt in Ladakh: Demand Statehood Amid Crackdown

10/5/2025

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Protests in Ladakh demand statehood and constitutional rights, echoing uprisings in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk faces government crackdown for opposing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Indian Army reportedly suffers morale issues, with Bihar soldier protests over economic conditions.
Indian media largely ignores these protests, while they gain international attention and may signal shifting sentiment.

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Story summary

Protests in Ladakh demand statehood and constitutional rights, echoing uprisings in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk faces government crackdown for opposing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Indian Army reportedly suffers morale issues, with Bihar soldier protests over economic conditions.
Indian media largely ignores these protests, while they gain international attention and may signal shifting sentiment.