NEW DELHI: Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday asked Sonam Wangchuk to desist from “weaving a misleading and provocative narrative” about the situation in the UT, in criticism of the activist’s recent comments that feared Manipur-like social divisions in the border region and indicated his support to Cockroach Janta Party.Saxena said he had a candid conversation with Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who championed her husband’s cause when he was in detention.He said, “Democratic expression must not be taken as licence for fabricating falsehoods and rabble rousing. He (Wangchuk) accepted that comparing the situation of Ladakh with Manipur was an error of judgement. He also said he was unsure of the origins of Cockroach Janta Party and would study the motivations of its founders and revisit his stand, if necessary.”Saxena added that he told Wangchuk to abjure from weaving a misleading and provocative narrative, which vitiates public discourse. He said repeated rallies and protests, despite positive developments initiated by the Centre, would have a negative impact on economic activities in the tourism space, which is the backbone of Ladakh.”Wangchuk appreciated the positive development initiatives like Him Sarovar project, restoration of Igoo Phey Canal, construction of Mahe-Topko Canal and massive pla-ntation drives, undertaken in the recent days,” he said.Wangchuk had recently said though his release order referred to creating “an environment of trust”, the reality on the ground did not reflect these assurances. “Last week was very negative. There was conflict everywhere. I thought Ladakh would become another Manipur; it was heading in that direction,” he had said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Unwarranted References’: India Blasts China, Pakistan Over Jammu-Kashmir RemarksTamil Nadu Vs Karnataka: Vijay Urges PM Modi To Reject Mekedatu Dam Proposal Ahead Of Delhi VisitHoney Singh Joins BJP Punjab Campaign Against Drugs, Meets Tarun ChughSuvendu Adhikari Calls For Fast Deportation Of Alleged Illegal Bangladeshi Infiltrators In BengalCongress Denies Karnataka CM Post Tussle After Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Delhi MeetingSSC GD Exam: Furious Students Protest After Candidate Numbers Exceed Actual Seating CapacityCM Suvendu Adhikari Announces ₹5 Fish-Rice Meals, ₹3,000 Aid For Women In West BengalBJP Leader Annamalai Criticises Mid-Session Implementation Of Centre’s 3-Language RuleWhy The Quad’s Delhi Meet Could Reshape India’s Energy And Maritime StrategyTaiwan’s Stock Market Just Overtook India — And It’s Almost Entirely Because of One Company123Photostories7 everyday etiquettes every parent should teach their children from an early ageMrunal Thakur just made mint green the main character of festive fashion this yearHarmanpreet Kaur traded blue jersey energy for elegant desi glam at the Padma Awards 2026Top 2026 romance teen dramas that are book adaptations: From ‘Off Campus’ to ‘Love Hypothesis’Why does your hair feel so rough and frizzy in summer? 7 very common habits that are damaging itWhat’s inside the world’s top 10 airports? See what’s got travellers’ attentionLove quote of the day by Jane Austen: “A woman is not to marry a man merely because…”Hospital anxiety? These 5 words often make it worse5 common reasons for hair thinning in women and 5 natural ways to fix it at home”No, no, I am fine”: 7 things women pretend don’t hurt them but actually do123Hot PicksDelhi Gymkhana ClubKerala LSS USS Result Official WebsiteDHSE Kerala plus two resultCBSE answer sheet rowRCB vs GTIran US TalksArshdeep SinghTop Trending007 First Light Minimum RequirementsSSC GD Constable 2026 ExamAbraham AccordsKerala bakrid holidayPunjab local body pollsDelhi CNG PricePune curfewIndia-Canada DealLargest stock marketIndian Rupee
NEW DELHI: Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday asked Sonam Wangchuk to desist from “weaving a misleading and provocative narrative” about the situation in the UT, in criticism of the activist’s recent comments that feared Manipur-like social divisions in the border region and indicated his support to Cockroach Janta Party.Saxena said he had a candid conversation with Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who championed her husband’s cause when he was in detention.He said, “Democratic expression must not be taken as licence for fabricating falsehoods and rabble rousing. He (Wangchuk) accepted that comparing the situation of Ladakh with Manipur was an error of judgement. He also said he was unsure of the origins of Cockroach Janta Party and would study the motivations of its founders and revisit his stand, if necessary.”Saxena added that he told Wangchuk to abjure from weaving a misleading and provocative narrative, which vitiates public discourse. He said repeated rallies and protests, despite positive developments initiated by the Centre, would have a negative impact on economic activities in the tourism space, which is the backbone of Ladakh.“Wangchuk appreciated the positive development initiatives like Him Sarovar project, restoration of Igoo Phey Canal, construction of Mahe-Topko Canal and massive pla-ntation drives, undertaken in the recent days,” he said.Wangchuk had recently said though his release order referred to creating “an environment of trust”, the reality on the ground did not reflect these assurances. “Last week was very negative. There was conflict everywhere. I thought Ladakh would become another Manipur; it was heading in that direction,” he had said.
