Rahul Gandhi the Congress leader criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the detention of around 120 individuals from Ladakh, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The group had marched to Delhi to demand sixth schedule status for the Union Territory. A police officer informed news agency PTI that Wangchuk and the others intended to spend the night at the Singhu border. Despite being asked to leave due to prohibitory orders in place, they remained, leading police to detain them.

In response to the Delhi Police’s actions, Rahul Gandhi expressed his concerns on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Modi ji, just like with the farmers, this ‘Chakravyuh’ will be broken, and so will your arrogance. You will have to listen to Ladakh’s voice.”

He also questioned the detention of elderly citizens, labeling the move as “unacceptable.” He stated, “The detention of Sonam Wangchuk ji and hundreds of Ladakhis peacefully marching for their environmental and constitutional rights is unacceptable. Why are elderly citizens being detained at Delhi’s border for standing up for Ladakh’s future?”

According to Delhi Police sources, those detained, including Wangchuk, have been taken to Alipur and other police stations along the city border. They are being held at Alipur Police Station and nearby stations at the Delhi-Haryana border, with plans for their release after some time.