Political enthusiasts have intensified after the violent demonstrations in Leh on Wednesday. BJP leaders have accused Congress ward member Funtasog Stanjin Tsepag of setting fire to the local BJP office and provoking clashes with security forces. Based on viral pictures and videos on social media, the BJP claims that the violence was ‘Congress-contained’ and is part of the strategy to spread unrest in the region.
Nishikant Dubey accused Congress
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused X, calling Funtasog Tsepagh close to Rahul Gandhi, that he set fire to the BJP office. Dubey wrote-‘This is the Jamura of Rahul’s love shop which set the BJP office on fire in Ladakh today, the nearest person of @RahulGandhi, agent of Soros agent, in a red shirt with Rahul Gandhi, wearing a mask today.’
This is the Jamura of Rahul’s love shop which set the BJP office on fire in Ladakh today,@RahulGandhi Close to the person, agent of Soros agent, in a red shirt with Rahul Gandhi, wearing a mask today https://t.co/znabrgzsok pic.twitter.com/bht6oeoyi4
– Dr nishikant dubey (@nishikant_dubey) September 24, 2025
He further wrote-‘ @BJP4India office was set on fire in Laddak, @Rahulgandhi ji its leader is your Gen Z, Funtasog Stanjin Tsepag, which is a ward member elected from @INCIndia party. What will be the result of playing with fire? Stop challenging BJP workers.
Amit Malviya, the head of BJP IT cell, also wrote on X- ‘This man, who rioted in Ladakh, is the Congress councilor of the upper Leh ward, Funtasog Stanjin Tsepagh. He can be clearly seen participating in violence that provokes the crowd and targeting the BJP office and Hill Council.
Causes of violence and protests
Violence erupted when two elderly hunger strikes were admitted to the hospital. This was followed by a strike and march in Leh, which turned into chaos. The protesters set fire to the BJP office, burnt vehicles and clashed with the police.
The Congress has not given official reaction yet. The party recently distanced a distance from Leh Apex Body (LAB), leading the performance to keep the movement non-political. The Lab and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been struggling for the rights of the tribal population of Ladakh and cultural autonomy for the last four years. The Ministry of Home Affairs will hold talks with the protesting organizations on 6 October.