Today is the New Year 2026 in the country. There is an atmosphere of congratulations, joy and celebration everywhere. But there is also a deep pain hidden in the midst of this joy.
Even today, the country’s national activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in jail. On the first day of the new year, the question arises: Is it democracy to imprison a man who speaks the truth and stands up for the country?
Sonam Wangchuk is not a criminal. He is a teacher, an environmentalist and a human being who fights for the good of society.
He has always spoken out for the future of Ladakh and the country within the framework of the Constitution His fight is not to topple a government, but to save nature, local people and future generations. Yet today he is behind bars, which is very sad and worrying.
The New Year 2026 is not just about changing dates, it is also a time for self-reflection. We should think about what kind of India we want to createβa country where asking questions becomes a crime or an India where those who speak in the public interest are heardl.
Sonam Wangchuk’s imprisonment shows that fear of dissent is growing today, and that this fear undermines democracy.
When we dream of a βNew Indiaβ, we must also remember that development is not just about roads, bridges and figures. Real development comes from justice, freedom and the courage to speak the truth If this voice is suppressed today, every conscious citizen will be in danger tomorrow.
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On this day of the New Year 2026, the country should resolve that those who speak for the country have a place at the negotiating table, not in jail.
The release of Sonam Wangchuk will not only be the freedom of one man, but it will be a victory for the Constitution, democracy and the soul of the country. The New Year will be truly auspicious only when justice and truth are free.
