What Triggered the ‘Gen Z’ Protests in Leh, Ladakh? Explained in 10 Points as Govt, Sonam Wangchuk Trade Barbs
In September 2025, Ladakh’s peaceful hunger strike for statehood, led by Sonam Wangchuk, erupted into deadly violence, claiming four lives and sparking a government backlash. Dubbed a “Gen Z revolution,” the protests reflect a global youth awakening—from Nepal’s rapid regime change to Bangladesh’s quota revolt. With Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, championing sustainable education, their Himalayan vision fuels a broader fight for autonomy and eco-justice. Explore the triggers, costs, and future of these interconnected uprisings in our in-depth analysis, complete with a YTC Ventures-rated table of 2025’s global Gen Z movements.
