“Done to divert attention, responsibility from BJP’s abysmal failure”: Congress on reports of arrest of Sonam Wangchuk

Amid the reports of the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Indian National Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, claiming that this has been done to “divert attention and responsibility” from the BJP’s “abysmal failure” to maintain law and order in Ladakh.

In a social media post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote, “The Indian National Congress condemns the arrest of noted environmentalist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. This has been done to divert attention and responsibility from the BJP’s abysmal failure to maintain law and order and ensure security of life and property in the Union Territory of Ladakh.”

The Congress further accused the BJP of “deceiving” the people of Ladakh, asking it to engage with the people of