The day Sonam Wangchuk was arrested, a young friend from Kohima called me, deeply concerned about the developments in Ladakh. Last week’s protests by young people in Leh that suddenly turned violent, leaving four people dead, are likely to have a ripple effect beyond the Union Territory. And when protests take place, it is necessary to talk, and talk, and talk, if required. Protests, present and pastIn the past few weeks, protests led mainly by the youth have occurred in different parts of the country. Yet, as Ladakh shows, challenges remain and meeting them will call for restraint and wisdom from both the government and the Opposition.