Ladakh Drops Liquor Protest After Admin Agrees to Demands
Women-led protests in Ladakh against a newly introduced liquor policy have been suspended after the Union Territory administration agreed to all demands, according to Sonam Wangchuk. Protesters had sought a full rollback of the policy and a declaration of Ladakh as a dry Union Territory. The protests began only last week.
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Context: Ladakh is a Himalayan Union Territory where local groups often push for a bigger say over land, culture and local rules. Sonam Wangchuk is a well-known education and climate activist from Ladakh who has led earlier campaigns for the region.