Wangchuk refuses to end fast, Omar targets Centre over Ladakh-J&K ‘double standards’

Leh Apex Body postponed a Delhi trip as Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike. J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's double standards regarding Ladakh and J&K. The Centre agreed to explore Article 371-like safeguards for Ladakh's elected body. Abdullah questioned why Ladakh receives constitutional protections while J&K statehood is denied. He also alleged a BJP offer to an NC MLA for switching sides.