Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa and Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Detained in Delhi
Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Mohmad Haneefa, was released by the Delhi police. Haneefa was detained along with over 100 protesters, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, at the Delhi-Haryana border. The protesters were marching from Leh to Delhi to demand constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Haneefa confirmed, “Some of our leaders and I have been released today. We will be taken to the hotels.” He expressed hope that Sonam Wangchuk would also be released soon. The march, which began on September 1, was set to culminate at Rajghat on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
Haneefa added, “We will have a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs, where we will discuss going to Rajghat. We are hoping for something positive from the MHA. We were detained and kept at the police guest house. The detention of Sonam Wangchuk is very unfortunate. They had a clear motive. We are going to meet Sonam Wangchuk and will discuss several matters; he, along with some women members, is on strike.”
Meanwhile, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, challenging Wangchuk’s detention. The petition calls for the release of members of the Kargil Democratic Alliance and other individuals associated with the alliance, who were detained at the Singhu Border. It also seeks the setting aside of the prohibitory order dated September 30, 2024, which presumably led to the detention.
Additionally, another plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking permission for the petitioner and others to peacefully enter Delhi and conduct an environmental awareness march, scheduled to conclude at Rajghat on October 2, 2024.
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Ladakh -: Ladakh is a region in the northern part of India, known for its beautiful mountains and cold desert climate.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. It is a person who has been elected to represent a region in the government.
Mohmad Haneefa -: Mohmad Haneefa is a politician from Ladakh who works as a Member of Parliament.
Climate Activist -: A climate activist is someone who works to protect the environment and raise awareness about climate change.
Sonam Wangchuk -: Sonam Wangchuk is a famous engineer and climate activist from Ladakh who works to help the environment.
Detained -: Detained means being held or kept by the police for a short time.
Delhi -: Delhi is the capital city of India.
Protesters -: Protesters are people who gather to show that they are against something or want to change something.
Leh -: Leh is a town in Ladakh, known for its beautiful landscapes and monasteries.
Constitutional safeguards -: Constitutional safeguards are special protections given by the law to ensure people’s rights and safety.
Public Interest Litigation -: Public Interest Litigation is a legal action taken to protect the public’s interest or rights.
Delhi High Court -: Delhi High Court is a big court in Delhi where important legal cases are decided.
Rajghat -: Rajghat is a memorial in Delhi dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who helped India gain independence.
