India news: Sonam Wangchuk alleges house arrest in Ladakh
Deutsche Welle reports that Sonam Wangchuk alleges he has been placed under house arrest in Ladakh. According to DW, Wangchuk is among activists in Ladakh who have raised concerns about upcoming local elections. They say the timing, during the harsh winter period, will reduce voter participation, and DW's preview text says the activists claim the elections are designed to do so.
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India news: Sonam Wangchuk alleges house arrest in Ladakh
Wangchuk is among activists in Ladakh who have raised concerns over upcoming local elections. They say the elections would see a diminished voter participation as they will be held in a harsh winter period. DW has more.
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India news: Sonam Wangchuk says he is under house arrest in Ladakh
Wangchuk is among activists in Ladakh who have raised concerns about upcoming regional elections, which they say are designed to diminish voter participation as they will be held in the harsh winter period. DW has more.
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