Peerzada Ashiq

Peerzada Ashiq, a Kashmir-based journalist from The Hindu, delves into the escalating protests in Ladakh that turned violent, leading to the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent engineer and climate activist. He highlights the community's demand for statehood and constitutional protections amid fears over new domicile laws. Ashiq also discusses the impact of limited governance powers within Hill Councils and the youth's mobilization against perceived governmental failures. The conversation underscores the fragile balance of identity, environment, and local governance in the region.