Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 24 (ANI): A hunger strike initiated by Sonam Wangchuk on September 10, demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh, turned violent, leading to clashes with police and damage to public property.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Activist Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike on September 10, demanding the 6th Schedule and statehood for Ladakh.

It is well known that the Government of India has been actively engaged with the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance on the same issues. A series of meetings was held with them through the formal channels of the High-Powered Committee, as well as the Sub-committee, and multiple informal meetings with leaders.

The process of dialogue through this mechanism has yielded phenomenal resul

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