Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is organizing a symbolic 20-km march in Leh to advocate for Ladakh's statehood and tribal status. The event coincides with the anniversary of 2025 protests that resulted in civilian deaths.
Why it matters
The march underscores the ongoing political tension in Ladakh regarding regional autonomy and governance following the revocation of Article 370.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced that he will lead a 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23, 2026, to safeguard Ladakh’s culture, environment, and democracy.
The march was originally scheduled to be held from September 19 to 23 but has been postponed due to inclement weather and the current political atmosphere, Mr. Wangchuk said in a video posted on Twitter on September 17. Now, a symbolic march will be held on September 23, followed by a martyrs’ day event on September 24, which marks the first anniversary of the violence in Leh in which four protesters were killed.
Ladakh Padyatra March Due to prevailing weather conditions with cold nights, we're making it into a symbolic 20 Km march on 23rd Sept. followed by martyrs day event on 24th. Inconvenience regretted, look forward to joining you & marching together… pic.twitter.com/iq8aRuwh5k
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