Jaipur, Oct 3, 2025
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday demanded the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been under detention in Jodhpur jail.
Wangchuk, a prominent activist from Ladakh, has been widely respected for his work in education, environmental conservation, and other social causes. Addressing the media, Gehlot expressed surprise at the rapid developments that led to Wangchuk’s arrest.
He said, “Sonam Wangchuk is such a prominent activist, working on education, the environment, and numerous other subjects, and he is held in the highest regard throughout Leh and Ladakh.”
Gehlot also highlighted Wangchuk’s previous support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that he had consistently spoken highly of the PM.
“He was a supporter o