Climate Fast for 6th Schedule in Ladakh ends

1. Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk is fasting for 21 days to push the BJP government to fulfill promises made to Ladakh.

2. He wants safeguards for Ladakh under the sixth schedule of the Constitution, protecting its environment and culture.

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3. Wangchuk urges Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah to show leadership and foresight, prioritizing future generations over short-term gains.

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4. He emphasizes the importance of citizens' voting power in shaping government decisions.

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5. Around 350 people stayed with Wangchuk in extremely cold conditions overnight, and around 5,000 joined him during the day.

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6. Wangchuk calls for leaders with integrity and vision, not just short-sighted politicians.

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7. Ladakh is are demanding constitutional safeguards and statehood.

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8. Recent talks between Ladakhi leaders and the Centre have failed to reach a resolution.

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9. There's a possibility of boycotting the upcoming general elections or boycotting the BJP due to perceived betrayal.

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10. A committee, led by Union minister Nityanand Rai, had formed a sub-committee to address Ladakh's demands, but no progress has been made.

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