My Lord, do not compare with Gandhiji, it will become the headline of tomorrow. Know why Tushar Mehta said this in the Supreme Court: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Protesting at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi demanding full statehood for Ladakh and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Sorry The case is now in the biggest court of the country. During the hearing, when Wangchuk’s peaceful protest style was compared to that of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, central government lawyer Tushar Mehta immediately intervened.

What happened in the court? (The Courtroom Drama)

During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer argued that Sonam Wangchuk’s fast and protest is completely ‘Gandhian’ and non-violent. They only want to convey the concerns of Ladakh to the government.

Tushar Mehta’s objection: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, “My Lord, please do not compare him (Wangchuk) with Mahatma Gandhi. If that is said, it will become a big headline in the newspapers tomorrow.”

Basis of argument: Mehta argued that Gandhiji was a unique personality and it is not fair to compare any contemporary protestor with him, no matter how peaceful.

Root of controversy: What are Sonam Wangchuk’s demands?

Sonam Wangchuk and the people of Ladakh have been on ‘padayatra’ and ‘fast’ for the last several months. Their main demands are:

Sixth Schedule: To provide constitutional protection to the sensitive environment and tribal culture of Ladakh.

Full statehood: To make Ladakh a full-fledged state instead of a Union Territory so that the people there have their own elected government.

Environmental Protection: To stop uncontrolled industrial development in the Himalayan region.

Supreme Court’s stance

Considering the seriousness of the matter, the court has asked the Central Government why the protesters are not being allowed to sit peacefully at Jantar Mantar or any other designated place in Delhi. The court made it clear that in a democracy everyone has the right to peaceful protest, but it is also important to take care of security and law and order.