SaralnamaSonam Wangchuk, known for his education reforms and climate activism in Ladakh, was detained under the National Security Act. Born in 1966, Wangchuk founded SECMOL, an alternative school, and developed ice stupas to solve water issues. He won the Ramon Magsaysay award in 2018 for his work. Initially supporting Ladakh's UT status in 2019, Wangchuk later demanded constitutional safeguards and statehood. His recent fast against industrial mining put him at odds with the Centre. After youth violence during his protest, Wangchuk was arrested. He stated he was ready for jail but warned it might cause more problems. To support Ladakh's cause, citizens can write to their local representatives. (Updated 27 Sep 2025, 07:26 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sonam Wangchuk, known for his education reforms and climate activism in Ladakh, was detained under the National Security Act
- Born in 1966, Wangchuk founded SECMOL, an alternative school, and developed ice stupas to solve water issues
- He won the Ramon Magsaysay award in 2018 for his work