Centre Defends Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention in SC: 'Can't Be Permitted To Spread Venom'

• The Centre defended activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act (NSA) before the Supreme Court, citing threats to national security and public order.
• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued Wangchuk's calls for plebiscite and referendum in strategically sensitive Ladakh could not be permitted, comparing it to spreading 'venom'.
• The Centre questioned Wangchuk's remarks advocating for regions to decide their belonging and his alleged instigation of youth to self-immolate.
• Objections were raised to Wangchuk's statements questioning the Indian Army's strength and his use of a metaphor comparing Ladakh to 'Sita Maa' being 'put up for sale'.
• Wangchuk, detained in Jodhpur Central Jail since September 2025 after Leh protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, maintains his right to democratic criticism.

Why It Matters: The Centre strongly defended Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention in the Supreme Court, citing national security concerns.