Sonam Wangchuk defended peaceful street protests at the IPF Festival in Mumbai. He said dissent strengthens governance while local voices must shape Ladakh's future. Sonam Wangchuk says suppressing peaceful protests can harm governments, urges authorities to listen to citizens and calls for stronger border security in Ladakh. His comments come against the backdrop of protests in the national capital seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities.