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India’s viral Cockroach Party steps up protests after hunger-striking activist is forcibly hospitalised

Youth-led movement says Monday’s planned march to parliament will go ahead despite Sonam Wangchuk’s removal by police, as students continue their own hunger strikes and security is tightened across Delhi

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‘Like a kidnapping’: Delhi Police forcibly remove Sonam Wangchuk under medical pretext

A roughly 10-foot barricade had come up overnight at Jantar Mantar, and hundreds of police personnel with several vehicles had taken position at the protest site by 9 am on Saturday – a scene starkly different from the one Newslaundry’s team had witnessed the previous evening. The change followed the…

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Health of 3 AISA activists on hunger strike deteriorates as Jantar Mantar protest enters day 21

Three student activists' health worsened on their 21st day of hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his condition deteriorated. Activists alleged police attempted to detain them from the protest site. A large number of volunteers prevented the activists' detention by police. The protest continues demanding the…

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Sonam Wangchuk forcibly taken to hospital as Delhi Police tighten grip on Jantar Mantar protest

Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning with heavy deployment at the protest site as his indefinite hunger strike stretched into its 21st day. The move came a day after Anurag Kumar took over as Delhi Police Commissioner,…

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CJP protest day 25: Sonam Wangchuk in 'immense pain', refuses to end fast without dialogue

Activist Sonam Wangchuk persists with his hunger strike, now on its seventeenth day. He has lost significant muscle mass and endures immense pain during the protest. Other activists also continue their fast while facing health concerns and hospitalisations. Political leaders have expressed concern and offered support for the ongoing demonstrations.

The Economic Times

Day 24 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke

Educator Sonam Wangchuk has lost significant weight during his hunger strike. His health is deteriorating as the protest enters its sixteenth day. The Cockroach Janta Party urges the government to address protesters' demands promptly. Political parties have visited the protest site to express solidarity and support. The CJP continues to…

The Economic Times

CJP announces Parliament march on July 20; asks students, parents to join in

The Cockroach Janta Party will march peacefully to Parliament on July 20. This protest at Jantar Mantar continues for the twentieth day amid heavy rain. Educator Sonam Wangchuk is also joining the Parliament march after his hunger strike. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.…

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CJP protest enters Day 19; Wangchuk loses over 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

Sonam Wangchuk's condition deteriorates further, with doctors reporting that he has lost more than seven kilogrammes since the beginning of his indefinite fast 11 days ago. AISA student activist Hrishikesh, who was in an indefinite hunger strike, was admitted to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital after suffering from severe complications.…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on fifth day of fast as CJP protest gathers momentum

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is declining on his fifth day of hunger strike, with low blood sugar and pressure. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) holds the government responsible and demands the Education Minister's resignation. Meanwhile, students from AISA also continue their fast, with some advised to stop due to health…

The Economic Times

CJP protest day 12: Wangchuk says stable but tired; AISA flags health concerns of fasting students

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues, with activist Sonam Wangchuk on day four of his hunger strike. Students associated with AISA are also fasting, with some reporting deteriorating health, including low blood sugar and blood pressure. Concerns are mounting over alleged examination system irregularities and a lack…

The Economic Times

CJP protest day 11: Dipke claims police blocking entry; Wangchuk's health deteriorates on fast

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar enters its eleventh day amidst allegations of heavy police restrictions on supporters. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating on his hunger strike, with his blood sugar dropping significantly. The CJP founder also raised concerns about exam paper leaks, questioning the government's competence.…

The Economic Times

The '92 Volvo crisis: inside the public service battle with outdated systems

Old tech networks leaves APS exposed to major cyber threats.

The Canberra Times

‘Precautionary step’ or ‘fascist clampdown’? Confrontation with YouTuber leads to a protest ban at DU

On February 17, Delhi University issued an order banning any protests on campus for the next one month. This came after a confrontation between YouTuber Ruchi Tiwari and All India Students Association (AISA) members on February 13, resulting in cross FIRs being registered at Maurice Nagar police station.

Newslaundry

From ‘Nation First’ to ‘Brahmanvaad Zindabad’: Inside the chaos at DU

On February 12, as students sat outside Delhi University’s Arts Faculty listening to anti-caste poetry and speeches, a bucket of water was hurled toward 73-year-old historian Irfan Habib. Minutes later, bricks came flying from inside the Arts Faculty.

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Dynamite News

No protests, dharna against any constitutional dignitaries: Jamia Millia Islamia

This order came in response to the protest by students during which slogans were raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU over poll committee selection

A clash broke out between ABVP and Left-backed student groups at JNU over the selection of election committee members at the School of Languages on Thursday night, leaving some students injured. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls?

After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS…

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The Times of India

DUSU polls: Students' organisations pull out all stops to woo voters

NEW DELHI: From demands to scrap the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme to improving hostel infrastructure, introducing Delhi Metro concession passes for students and installing sanitary pad vending machines on college campuses -- DUSU hopefuls are pulling out all stops to woo voters to their side.

The Times of India

Delhi: DUSU polls after 4 years, voting on Sept 23

NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of four years, Delhi University will hold the student union election on September 23, announced the varsity on Thursday.

Newslaundry

Detained at home during PM’s DU visit, say AISA activists

The All India Students Association, a Left students outfit, has alleged that two student activists were detained by the police for three hours – at their residence near the Delhi University’s North Campus – during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the varsity for the closing day of its centenary…

The Hindu

'Prevented' from attending mahapanchayat in wrestlers’ support, claims section of JNU students

This news article by The Hindu reported that a section of Jawaharlal Nehru University students on May 28 alleged that the varsity authorities “prevented” them from taking part in the ‘Mahila Maha Panchayat’ by ramping up security on campus. Read the full story on The Hindu.

The Times of India

BBC documentary: Several students manhandled, 'detained' during protest over DU action, alleges AISA

NEW DELHI: Several Delhi University students protesting against the debarment of two students over the screening of the controversial BBC documentary alleged on Friday that they were manhandled by the police and university security inside the Arts Faculty.

Newslaundry

Bhadas4Media: Hindi media watchdog that thrives on guts and gossip

The first time Yashwant Singh was paid to write was in the 1990s. A hormonal revolutionary with the All India Students’ Association, or AISA, the student wing of the Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist, he had been sent to the Banaras Hindu University to propagandise for the party. “I wrote…

The Times of India

JNU students protest near Delhi Police headquarters

NEW DELHI: Scores of Jawaharlal Nehru University students affiliated to the All India Students Association staged a protest near Delhi Police headquarters on Monday and demanded the arrest of ABVP activists for their alleged role in the violence at the varsity.

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