Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk is a respected educationist and climate activist from Ladakh, known for his work on educational reforms and climate adaptation.
Notable Quotes
"I'm weak from the outside, but I'm strong from inside."View Story →
"I have to take what I've begun to its logical conclusion."View Story →
"I've grown weak from the outside but I'm strong from within."View Story →
"We don't oppose development. We want sustainable growth."View Story →
"If I receive that assurance soon, I will end my hunger strike today. If not, I will unfortunately have to continue."View Story →
"after a long negotiation on various conditions"View Story →
"In the last few days, I think there has been good progress."View Story →
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