Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa joined the ongoing protest at the Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana on Tuesday, following the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk and several others by the police late Monday night. The protestors are demanding the protection of Ladakh’s environmental and constitutional rights.
Speaking to ANI, MP Hanifa highlighted that for the past three years, Ladakh has been peacefully fighting for its rights, with negotiations taking place between the government and the people of Ladakh. However, these talks were halted after the elections and the formation of the new government. The protestors, under the banners of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Apex Body, had marched from Leh to Delhi to present their demands.
The protest escalated when Wangchuk, along with other members—including several women—was detained in different locations.
Hanifa emphasized that the protestors’ primary goal was to submit a memorandum of their demands to the government. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to either provide a location in Delhi for them to conclude their march or directly engage with their leaders to address the situation.
“We have sacrificed so much for the nation, and now we expect just a little in return for Ladakh,” Hanifa stated, warning that the entire Ladakh region was now closed, and the situation could escalate further if their demands are not met.
One of the detained members expressed their frustration, stating, “This is injustice. We have peacefully crossed six to seven borders, obeying the law, yet around 300 of us have been detained without any cause. We are simply protesting for our rights.”
The protestors remain firm in their demands for immediate government action to resolve the ongoing issues in Ladakh.
