Ladakh Fights for Future: Hunger Strike Highlights Ecological Concerns

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Sonam Wangchuk, a resident of Ladakh who inspired the Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots,” went on a 21-day hunger strike demanding statehood for Ladakh and to protect its fragile ecology. However, despite his efforts and those of the Ladakhi people, the Indian government has not yet addressed their concerns. Watch our video story on his fast, the support he received, and his future plans.

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