Sonam Wangchuk is again in news, after his release from six months of detention under the National Security Act, environmental activist (!) addressed the anti-national labels often directed at him and other Ladakhi protesters. His statement serves as a sharp denial to the narrative surrounding the 2025 Ladakh protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Short Kurti | Tunic | Short Kurta (Available in Plus Sizes)

Wangchuk questioned the logic of branding the individuals as anti-nationals who have dedicated their lives to the nation. He said, “Somebody who has worked on the borders and on uplifting people, helping soldiers, if that person is called anti-national, then the nationals must be like heavenly, super nation lovers. And I can only congratulate them."

He revealed that he was originally charged as the main conspirator under the NSA. Later the centre withdrew his charges as a goodwill gesture just before a Supreme Court ruling. Now he is now pleading for the same clemency for 83 others still facing criminal cases.

Just before Minister Amit Shah's visit to Ladakh on April 30, Wangchuk appealed for high-level talks. He complained the current sub-committee level meetings, stating they lack the seniority needed for critical outcomes. J and K : The "Statehood" Smoke Screen: National Security Cannot Be Negotiated

He recapped that statehood and the Sixth Schedule, i.e. autonomous tribal councils are non-negotiable rights promised by the government. This statement comes when the Ladakh administration announced a major confidence-building measure on April 27, 2026. The strategic puzzle is over; the era of muscle power has begun

The creation of five new districts, Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass. While the government frames this as strengthening grassroots governance, Wangchuk and the Leh Apex Body continue that administrative changes are no substitute for constitutional guarantees.