What's the story
Ladakh has been rocked by violent protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. After the protest turned violent, activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fast and said his "message of peaceful path failed." "On the 15th day of our strike, I'm pained to say that several incidents of violence, arson and vandalism took place in Leh today. Two people on strike had to be hospitalized yesterday. This sparked outrage," he said in a video message.
Youth unrest
Gen-Z revolution
Wangchuk described the youth's outburst as a "kind of Gen-Z revolution," blaming joblessness and lack of democratic rights for their frustration. He appealed to youngsters to stop violence and seek peaceful dialogue with the government. "We have been holding str