Any dilly-dallying by the government may not only worsen the situation but also trigger feelings of alienation among people

India cannot afford to allow the unrest in Ladakh to spiral out of control and snowball into a Gen-Z-led Nepal-type crisis. The Centre must recognise the urgency of the task to restore peace and tranquillity in the Himalayan region and make all-out efforts to address the legitimate concerns of the local people, particularly the youth who are increasingly frustrated over the lack of opportunities. By blaming climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the opposition Congress for the recent outbreak of violence, the government is missing the larger point. It can no longer bury its head in the sand. Instead, it must take all stakeholders into confidence to find a lastin

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