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Wangchuk Ends Fast Over Fear of Centre Crackdown Like Ladakh
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:03 AM
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Activist Wangchuk ended his fast after stating there was no agreement with the Centre and fearing a crackdown similar to the one in Ladakh.
Wangchuk, a local activist, called off a fast that had been underway for several days, citing a lack of any agreement with the central government.
He said that the decision to end the protest was driven by concerns that the authorities might respond with a crackdown similar to what was witnessed in Ladakh.
The fast had been a form of protest against what Wangchuk described as increasing pressure from the Centre on local governance.
By ending the fast, Wangchuk hopes to avoid a potentially harsh response while still drawing attention to his grievances.
The incident has drawn comments from political observers who note that the situation mirrors earlier tensions in the high‑altitude region.
He said that the decision to end the protest was driven by concerns that the authorities might respond with a crackdown similar to what was witnessed in Ladakh.
The fast had been a form of protest against what Wangchuk described as increasing pressure from the Centre on local governance.
By ending the fast, Wangchuk hopes to avoid a potentially harsh response while still drawing attention to his grievances.
The incident has drawn comments from political observers who note that the situation mirrors earlier tensions in the high‑altitude region.