Aahana Afzal

Oct 1, 2024 | countercurrents.org | S G Vombatkere |Bharat Dogra |Aahana Afzal |Mazin Qumsiyeh

People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemns the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and about 150 Ladakhi Padyatris by the Delhi police and the arbitrary imposition of prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS by the Delhi Police Commissioner.

Sep 30, 2024 | countercurrents.org | S G Vombatkere |Bharat Dogra |Aahana Afzal |T Navin

Over 200 Ladakhi people of all ages, left Leh on 2nd September 2024, walking in peaceful procession over very difficult high-altitude, mountainous terrain, to reach Delhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, 2nd October 2024. The purpose of the Ladakhis’ peaceful and disciplined procession led by Shri Sonam Wangchuk, is to express and convey the aspirations and demands of Ladakhi people to the Central Government.

Sep 16, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Aahana Afzal |Hiren Gohain |Andre Damon

We, 85 organisations and movements across India, express solidarity with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ footmarch that people of Ladakh have embarked on, on 1st September. This Yatra highlights continued neglect of the region’s legitimate demands for special Constitutional status, enabling its people to protect their land, culture, environment and economic interests. It is in the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent marches against colonial injustice, such as the Salt (Dandi) March.

Jan 22, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Shantanu Dutta |Bilal Dar |Ashish Reddy |Aahana Afzal

Leh, Ladakh: Substance abuse, characterized by the harmful use of drugs or alcohol, is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical boundaries, affecting individuals regardless of age, socio-economic background, or religious affiliation. It is a pattern of behavior marked by compulsive substance use, leading to addiction and potentially causing physical, mental, and socio-economic ramifications. Understanding the roots of substance abuse is crucial.