Following the release of Sonam Wangchuk, a wave of public outrage erupted in Ladakh, demanding statehood and the Sixth Schedule.JNM journalist Hardeep Jamwal, JammuTwo days after the release of Sonam Wangchuk, anger and hope once again surfaced on the streets of the Union Territory of Ladakh. On Monday, thousands of people took to the streets in Leh and Kargil demanding statehood and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. A large number of youth, women, and elderly people participated in the peaceful rally.The rally began at around 11:15 am from Singhe Namgyal Chowk in Leh. Carrying posters and banners, people chanted slogans such as “Give justice to Ladakh,” “Give statehood,” and “Implement constitutional safeguards.” During the rally, protesters attempted to convey their demands to the government in a peaceful manner.The rally was organized under the leadership of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance. Leaders say that the Home Ministry’s High Power Committee on Ladakh issues has not convened a meeting since February 4th, leading to growing public resentment.The rally was also attended by the families of four people killed in the violent protests of September 2025. Many protesters carried photographs of the deceased and demanded justice. A large number of women also participated, raising their voices for Ladakh’s rights.The rally reached Leh’s Polo Ground around 1 p.m., where speakers addressed the crowd. They stated that the judicial inquiry into the deaths in the September 2025 incident is extremely slow, leading to growing public discontent. They demanded the central government take a swift decision and provide justice to the people of Ladakh.Tight security arrangements were in place in the district during the rally. The administration erected barricades at several locations and deployed additional police forces. Mukesh Singh, Director General of Ladakh Police, personally visited the rally site to review the security arrangements.Both the administration and the organizers ensured that the demonstration remained completely peaceful and that no violence or provocation occurred. Consequently, the rally concluded peacefully around 1:30 pm.This demonstration in Ladakh has once again made it clear that the people of Ladakh will continue to raise their voices demanding statehood and constitutional protections. All eyes are now on the central government’s next steps.