Wangchuk refuses to end fast, Omar targets Centre over Ladakh-J&K ‘double standards’

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Wangchuk refuses to end fast, Omar targets Centre over Ladakh-J&K ‘double standards’

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Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike as the Leh Apex Body postpones its Delhi visit amid political tensions. Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah accuses the Centre of double standards over constitutional protections for Ladakh and J&K, highlighting political unrest in the region.

Leh Apex Body postponed a Delhi trip as Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike. J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's double standards regarding Ladakh and J&K. The Centre agreed to explore Article 371-like safeguards for Ladakh's elected body. Abdullah questioned why Ladakh receives constitutional protections while J&K statehood is denied. He also alleged a BJP offer to an NC MLA for switching sides.

World Security Conflict Politics hunger strike Ladakh Jammu & Kashmir political tension constitutional safeguards Omar Abdullah BJP Leh Apex Body

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