Supreme Court is strict on the custody of Sonam Wangchuk, gave big instructions to the Central Government:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Famous environmentalists set out on ‘Delhi Chalo’ march demanding special status for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule. Sonam Wangchuk The Supreme Court has made a major intervention in the matter of custody. The apex court has directed the central government and Delhi Police to reconsider the detention of Wangchuk and his supporters.

After this comment of the Supreme Court, it is now being expected that the protesters of Ladakh may get relief soon.

What did the Supreme Court say? Emphasis on ‘peaceful demonstration’

While hearing the petition, the Justice bench questioned the Central Government as to on what basis the people marching peacefully have been detained. The court said that in a democratic country it is the right of the citizens to raise their voice regarding their demands. The court made it clear that if the protesters give assurance of maintaining peace, then they should get a chance to present their views.

Why was Sonam Wangchuk stopped at Singhu border?

Let us tell you that Sonam Wangchuk and about 150 supporters of Ladakh were stopped by Delhi Police at Singhu border and taken into custody. Delhi Police implemented in the capital Section 163 (old section 144) Citing this, this action was taken due to security reasons. Wangchuk wanted to reach Rajghat in Delhi on foot from Leh, so that he could present his demands to the government on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Major demands of Ladakh: Why are there protests?

Sonam Wangchuk and the people of Ladakh are protesting mainly with four demands:

Constitution of Ladakh sixth schedule To include in.

Full statehood for Ladakh.

Reservation in jobs for local youth.

Separate parliamentary seats for Leh and Kargil.

Political activity intensified, opposition surrounded

Many opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi have criticized the government over the detention of Sonam Wangchuk. Terming it as ‘dictatorship’, Rahul Gandhi said that the voice of Ladakh cannot be suppressed. At the same time, Delhi Chief Minister’s Office has also termed this detention as wrong.

What next?

After the instructions of the Supreme Court, now everyone’s eyes are on the next step of the Central Government. Will the government allow Wangchuk to go to Rajghat or will he be sent back to Ladakh? At present, security arrangements still remain tight on the borders of Delhi.