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From ice stupas to hunger strikes: The journey of Sonam Wangchuk

For many Indians, Sonam Wangchuk is the real-life inspiration behind the character of Phunsukh Wangdu in 3 Idiots. But his story goes far beyond cinema. From transforming education in Ladakh and developing the world-famous Ice Stupa project to becoming the most prominent face of Ladakhs movement for constitutional safeguards, Wangchuks journey has spanned education, climate action and activism. This explainer traces how an engineer and educator became one of Indias most influential public voices on Ladakhs future.

17 Jul 2026 12:29 am