Sonam Wangchuk isn’t just an educator. He’s become the public face of Ladakh’s push for constitutional protections. His methods are direct. Hunger strikes have been his primary tool to force dialogue with the Indian government.
The goal is specific. Activists want Sixth Schedule status. This provision offers tribal communities in select states greater autonomy over their land and resources. It’s a legal mechanism designed to protect local interests. Wangchuk also demands full statehood for Ladakh.
Beyond constitutional changes, he engages in direct political action. In 2026, he joined the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi. They protested at Jantar Mantar. The target was Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demand was his resignation. The reason? Irregularities in nationwide examinations.
