Sonam Wangchuk arrested !! Not everyone deserves carrot.... nor everyone can be dealt with Stick

One issue could be raised ... why there was nu Gen Z or such violence-ridden protest in the Buddhists-dominated Ladakh region between 1947 and 2019.

Paradoxically, in this year's protest Muslim population reportedly joined the Buddhist protesters and tried to influence the course of the day.

Noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh was arrested on Friday under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the demonstrators on Sept 24 at Leh.

Theye were demanding statehood for the Union Territory -- carved out in August 2019.

Analysts say there is need to 'find agreeable and convincing solutions'.... Else everyone could be on the other side ... little away /// beyond the fence.

The Central government noted that parallel channels of dialogue had been ongoing with regional groups such as the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, through a High-Powered Committee (HPC) and subcommittees.

Four people were killed and over 80 injured following a shutdown that turned violent in Leh on Sept 24.  

The Union Home Ministry statement detailed the chronology of the flare-up. "On 24th September, at around 11.30 am, a mob instigated by his provocative speeches left the venue of the hunger strike and attacked a political party office as well as the government office of the CEC Leh," it read.

On Sept 25, the government blamed Wangchuk for the unrest, alleging his "provocative statements" and the actions of "politically motivated" groups unhappy with ongoing negotiations between officials and Ladakhi representatives had incited protesters.

The Ministry of Home Affairs alleged that Wangchuk's references to the Arab Spring and Nepal Gen Z protests stirred mob fury that resulted in the local BJP office in Leh and a few government vehicles being torched.

Additional Info :  

India’s regulatory framework constrains external assistance. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) tightly controls foreign NGO activity, restricting international aid flows. Since the Zoram People’s Movement took office in Mizoram in December 2023, policies have increasingly emphasized border security and alignment with the federal government in New Delhi.

At the same time, humanitarian budgets are shrinking. 

The US funding cuts in 2024 suspended $39 million in aid for Myanmar, exacerbating resource shortages across the borderlands. 

For displaced populations in Mizoram, this has meant dwindling rations, overcrowded shelters, and reduced access to education and healthcare. Local willingness to help remains strong, but with limited means, aid often becomes selective.

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The Centre had on Sept 25 cancelled the foreign funding license of Sonam Wangchuk's NGO.

The centre has alleged norms violations in getting foreign funds including irregular deposits, local funds in FCRA account, and foreign funding for sovereignty studies.  The specialty or significance of Ladakh violence is that it has happened in a border province with China.