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September 25, 2025 Ladakh Protests Turn Violent with Fatalities, Kolkata Reels from Record Rains

Violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh have escalated, resulting in clashes with police, property damage, and reports of multiple fatalities. Meanwhile, Kolkata has experienced its third-wettest September day in decades, leading to severe flooding and several deaths. Other key developments include India's robust economic outlook and ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States.

Ladakh Rocked by Deadly Protests Over Statehood Demands

Protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution turned violent on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, leading to clashes with police and reports of multiple casualties. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been advocating for these demands, reportedly called off his hunger strike amidst the escalating situation, urging for peace.

The unrest saw protesters setting fire to a paramilitary vehicle and an office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Leh. Police responded with tear gas and baton charges, injuring dozens of demonstrators, some critically. While official casualty figures remain unconfirmed, leading activists have stated that between three to five people are feared killed in police firing, with some reports citing four deaths. Following the violence, authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), banning the assembly of more than five people in Leh district.

The core of the protests revolves around protecting Ladakh's tribal areas and ensuring local communities have a say in administration, demands that gained momentum after the region lost its autonomy in 2019 when it was carved out of India-administered Kashmir and directly governed from New Delhi. The government has attributed the violence to incitement by activists.

Kolkata Submerged by Historic Rainfall, 12 Dead

Kolkata and its suburbs experienced a deluge on Tuesday, recording 251.4mm of rainfall in 24 hours, making it the third-wettest September day since 1978. This unprecedented downpour has led to widespread flooding, disrupting daily life and preparations for Durga Puja. The severe weather has tragically claimed 12 lives and resulted in power outages, waterlogging, and significant transport chaos across the city.

National and International Briefs

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a resilient Indian economy, forecasting a GDP growth of 6.5% for the current financial year, supported by strong domestic demand. Additionally, next-generation GST reforms are anticipated to simplify the tax system and potentially lower consumer prices.

  • In other security news, an "overground worker" was arrested in connection with providing logistical support to terrorists in the Pahalgam attack.

  • Diplomatic relations between the United States and India, despite recent "turbulence" involving US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are considered to be on a "positive trajectory," according to a senior US State Department official.

  • The Congress Working Committee held a strategy meeting in Patna ahead of the upcoming Bihar polls, focusing on electoral practices and campaign plans.

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