Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, expressed joy over his release from Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan after six months. Angmo stated that they will resume their work in education, developing the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) into a university, preserving glaciers, and empowering the region.
Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) after statehood-demand protests in Leh turned violent last September. His release was welcomed by political leaders, local representatives, and community members in Ladakh, who described it as a personal victory for Wangchuk and a positive step for the region.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre's handling of Wangchuk's detention, saying the government's decision to revoke it "exposes" PM Narendra Modi-led BJP regime.
