India, March 18 -- Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday welcomed the Centre's outreach for dialogue and stressed the need for a "win-win" outcome for Ladakh's political demands, in his first public remarks after being released from jail following nearly six-month detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Wangchuk said the government's extension of hands to build trust and initiate "meaningful, constructive dialogue" was a step in the right direction. However, he underlined that the outcome must go beyond symbolic engagement.

"A win is not enough," he said. "We are looking for a win-win - and even a win-win-win - where Ladakh, the government and the larger causes...