Ladakh, Apr 13: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging the government to intervene promptly and address growing concerns in the sensitive border region.
He warned that the prolonged gap in dialogue is creating disillusionment and “sowing the seeds of the Leh-Kargil (Buddhist–Muslim) divide.”
In a post on X, Wangchuk wrote, “HANGING BETWEEN TRUST & MISTRUST – LADAKH AWAITS DIALOGUE… Today marks exactly one month since the unconditional revocation of my detention under the NSA, 1980. The revocation order gave us hope that the Centre was willing to correct past mistakes, as it spoke of ‘building mutual trust’ for a ‘constructive and meaningful dialogue.’ However, even after 2.5 months since the last dialogue on 4th February, not even a date for the next round of talks has been announced.”
He further said that the delay was being misused to deepen divisions in the region.
“On the ‘trust’ front, shady entities are using this gap to sow seeds of the Leh-Kargil (Buddhist–Muslim) divide,” he wrote.
Expressing concern over public sentiment in the border region, Wangchuk urged the Centre to expedite engagement.
“As people in this sensitive border region grow disheartened and demoralised, I urge Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji and HM Amit Shah ji to take timely measures, in national interest, to resolve the issues at the earliest,” he added.
On March 14, the Government revoked Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA) with immediate effect.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that following a serious law and order situation in Leh on September 24, 2025, Wangchuk was detained on September 26, 2025, under NSA provisions on the orders of the District Magistrate, Leh, to maintain public order.
The Government has said it has been engaging with stakeholders and community leaders in Ladakh to address regional concerns.
It added that it remains committed to peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh, and is hopeful that issues will be resolved through constructive dialogue via the High-Powered Committee and other platforms. (Agency)
