55. So, the fund has come to Ladakh this time

My first trip to Ladakh was in 1983, and I have returned three more times over the following decades. Life was truly tough, considering the infrastructure. Even just 10 years ago, there was no visible government spending.

Those who have been there will confirm my statement. The flow of development is now heading towards this area. Life has become easier, and this is evident in the people’s standard of living and infrastructure development, which is truly remarkable. 

However, what happened today was unexpected. 

The sudden change in the situation clearly shows that the foreign funding received during the farmers' protest and on two subsequent occasions has now reached Ladakh. There was no other reason besides this that could have caused so many young people to take to the streets.

Violence erupted in Leh, resulting in four deaths. The incident also forced the cancellation of the two-day annual Ladakh Festival, with the administration calling it off halfway through. 

Without huge funds and meticulous planning, the large gathering and protest could never have taken place. 

This is no guessing game, and it’s not rocket science to understand how such a mob is directed.  

Already, the man running the Congress Party has been fantasizing about this kind of unrest since the Bangladesh incident. And today, he must be one of the happiest Indians, well-fed, comfortably drawing his salary and benefits from our hard-earned money.

This man has been exhorting the youth and Gen Z of India to save democracy. He has been trying his best to incite young people and stir chaos in the country. 

Coming from a party and especially from a family that made our lives a hell by mutilating the constitution for 20 months, such high-flown words don't sound good. 

I am not at all amused by why the chaos, which started in Sri Lanka and spread to Bangladesh and now Nepal, makes Congressmen happy. It is in their genes. 

Congress has never been loyal to this country since the days of Mr. MK Gandhi.

I believe the BJP’s claim that Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, a Congress Councillor for Upper Leh Ward, was instigating the mob and participating in the violence that set fire to the BJP office, CRPF vans, and the Hill Council. 

There is no doubt that the chaos in Leh was orchestrated by the Congress. 

Now, the man officially leading the protest, so-called activist Sonam Wangchuk, has been on a hunger strike since September 10. 

Read his statement: “It was the outburst of this young generation that brought them onto the streets. They have been unemployed for the past five years, and Ladakh's demands have not been met. I would say this is a recipe for social unrest. The entire region of Ladakh stands with us and in support of this cause.” 

Unemployment – what a convenient excuse. Furthermore, he said, “I appeal to the younger generation to not resort to violence; it will undo our five years of effort.” 

Five years of effort? What about the seven decades?”

He said it was an "outburst of the young generation that brought them onto the streets... This was a Gen-Z revolution".

The term "Gen Z revolution" was not coined by Wangchuk, but rather by those who are continuously engaged in activities that bring the country to a halt. 

That means the script was ready. 

In fact, the Congress is backed by some powerful individuals who are not necessarily associated with the party on a political level but otherwise orchestrate its activities. They come prepared with a script and provide the necessary funds to pursue their own agendas and goals. 

And the goal is to overthrow the current government and restore the corrupt Congress government.

A small part of the country, which has only now been beautifully emerging on the map after being ignored for seventy years, doesn't need agitation for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. That is just a facade. 

Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. It was placed under direct central rule. 

Since then, this man, Wangchuk, has become active, demanding statehood, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, and greater local autonomy to protect its tribal identity and fragile ecosystem. 

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Remember, the government is already discussing this group. The next round of talks between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh, including members of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, is scheduled for October 6. 

Additionally, the Leh Apex Body, which comprises various religious, social, and political groups, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance, had called for a shutdown on September 25.

So, what happened suddenly? 

It was only a matter of 15 days.

Gen-Z isn't something that just appeared yesterday. Every generation was once considered Gen-Z at some point. 

And we understand how it works.  

(Top photo courtesy The Tribune with thanks)