'Statehood is as important for Ladakh as it is for any other Indian state': Sonam Wangchuk

For years, Ladakhis have demanded statehood and special protection under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has been one of the most prominent voices in this fight, holding hunger strikes and leading protests. But he says the Centre has yet to take any concrete action. He speaks to ThePrint's Nootan Sharma: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8

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