Climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk announced that he will not be joining the protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi scheduled for October 10. In a video message posted on X, Wangchuk, who has returned to Ladakh, explained that his absence is due to pressing responsibilities related to regional security and climate resilience as the winter season approaches.
Wangchuk stated that he is currently occupied with preparations to safeguard his region against environmental challenges. This includes the construction of artificial glaciers for water security and conducting experiments focused on mitigating risks from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). He highlighted the urgency of his work, noting the need to address “200+ ticking water bombs” in the high Himalayas. The activist expressed that his efforts are essential for national security despite government actions that he claims have hindered his work.
Addressing the upcoming protest, Wangchuk urged participants and leaders of various groups to maintain unity and demonstrate statesmanship. He specifically directed a message to the younger generation, calling upon the Gen Z supporters to remain strictly peaceful. “I urge all the genZ friends to once again stay absolutely peaceful at all costs. This was the gift of Baapu that I tried to bring to Jantar Mantar in June, I hope we won’t let Baapu down,” he wrote, referencing his previous protest activity.
The activist previously led significant protests in June which demanded the resignation of the former Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. His earlier fast at Jantar Mantar drew widespread national attention and eventually intensified following his detention by authorities, which culminated in the minister's eventual departure from office.
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