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Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march

Youth-led group calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in years

The Guardian - UK

India bans march on parliament by ‘Cockroach’ activists, risking a standoff

Police in New Delhi on Sunday banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party. The demonstration set for Monday, the start of parliament's monsoonsession, follows growing calls for the education minister's resignation over exam paper leaks and the forced removal of…

France 24

'I will represent him': Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo to lead tomorrow's protest

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said she will lead Monday's planned march to Parliament in his place after the Delhi High Court declined to order his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. She urged protesters to keep the demonstration peaceful and remain alert against any attempts to…

The Economic Times

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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

The Independent UK

Wangchuk will end fast today if Parliament session focuses on education accountability, says Gitanjali Angmo

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike on Monday if political leaders meet him and assure him they will raise education accountability during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, his wife Gitanjali Angmo said. She accused the Centre of using health concerns as a "charade" to prevent Wangchuk from joining…

The Economic Times

Apprehending police action, Abhijeet Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar; says Wangchuk's fast on

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar in large numbers ahead of the proposed 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament on Monday, alleging that Delhi Police may crack down on the protest.

The Economic Times

'Unauthorised' Parliament march will face action, says Delhi Police amid reports of CJP's proposed protest

Delhi Police said no permission has been sought or granted for a proposed march to Parliament on July 20, warning that participants in any unauthorised procession or assembly in the New Delhi district will face legal action. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS remain in force, banning protest…

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'Govt afraid of Sonam Wangchuk's march': Wife Angmo says Centre's health concerns are 'charade'

Sonam Wangchuk's wife alleged his hospitalisation was a charade. She stated his health was not declining before being taken from the protest site. Medical reports showed normal health parameters the evening prior to his transfer. She questioned the forcible removal and demanded transfer to a private hospital. The government's health…

The Economic Times

Delhi HC rejects plea seeking transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung hospital

The Delhi High Court ruled Sonam Wangchuk will stay at Safdarjung Hospital for now. The court found the transfer to the government hospital was not arbitrary. Wangchuk's vital parameters had worsened during his hunger strike, necessitating the move. His family sought transfer to a private hospital, but the court declined…

The Economic Times

'They are using Sonam Wangchuk': Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges she was assaulted by "goons"

Being a self-described men's rights activist, Trehan said she has no political affiliation and alleged that the protest at Jantar Mantar had nothing to do with the NEET controversy but had a "political agenda", accusing the demonstration of using activist Sonam Wangchuk.

The Economic Times

Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice to discuss NEET paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk's "declining health"

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has moved a notice for Rajya Sabha adjournment. He seeks discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak and related student issues. The notice also highlights the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Singh calls for a discussion on these matters of national importance. The Monsoon…

The Economic Times

What Makes Sonam Wangchuk One of India's Boldest Voices?

What makes a person leave behind comfort, face criticism, and continue speaking for what they believe is right? The answer may surprise you. Sonam Wangchuk is not just an engineer or an education reformer. He has become a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and civic responsibility. While some admire his courage,…

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'Lost faith in Safdarjung Hospital': Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC over transfer plea

Sonam Wangchuk's wife said she has lost faith in the government hospital. She moved the Delhi High Court seeking transfer to a private facility. Discrepancies were alleged in the hospital's assessment of his health. She claimed police presence restricted their movement, calling it illegal detention. The family seeks an urgent…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk stable but requires continuous monitoring to manage potential complications: Safdarjung Hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains stable in hospital after his hunger strike. He requires constant medical supervision due to his prolonged fasting. Delhi Police moved him to Safdarjung Hospital for essential medical care. Doctors are monitoring his vital and blood parameters closely.

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Sonam Wangchuk calls July 20 march 'India's second freedom movement' in message from hospital detention

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged citizens to join the July 20 Parliament march. He described the event as India's second freedom movement from injustice. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital amid a protest for exam reform. Police cited health concerns and court orders for his hospitalisation. Organisers confirmed the "Chalo Sansad"…

The Economic Times

'This is suspicious': Sonam Wangchuk's doctor questions Safdarjung Hospital's medical reports

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's doctor expressed suspicion regarding hospital medical reports. He stated Wangchuk's potassium levels were normal when he took a blood sample. The hospital is reportedly withholding Wangchuk's medical reports from his wife. Wangchuk's wife has requested his discharge and transfer to another facility. She affirmed the planned protest…

Newslaundry

Explained: Can the government force-feed a hunger striker? What Indian law says

Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, and shifted to a government hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike. Police said the decision was based on medical advice and a Delhi High Court order…

France 24

Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish

Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms. His family has denounced the “lack of transparency" and trust in…

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MVA leaders slam Centre over handling of Wangchuk's protest; call it suppression of dissent

Opposition leaders criticised the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. They called the action irresponsible and shameful, amounting to suppressing democratic dissent. Delhi Police moved Wangchuk to a hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day. Leaders stated the protest would continue regardless of actions taken against the…

The Economic Times

Friends to foes, controversial bills, agitation at its door: Parliament braces for stormy Monsoon session

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday amid expectations of a stormy showdown, with the government pushing key bills, including a renewed Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation and delimitation.

The Economic Times

Activist Sonam Wangchuk refuses IV fluids, medication; doctors urge him to accept treatment

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is refusing medical treatment in hospital after a hunger strike. He shows signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities while doctors monitor him. His wife has requested no treatment without her consent and sought his discharge. Wangchuk began his fast to protest examination irregularities and student deaths.

Newslaundry

‘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…

The Economic Times

White sheets, jammers: Inside Delhi Police's Wangchuk operation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a government hospital after his health declined. Police used white sheets and planned network jammers for the operation. This action followed court orders and medical advice for his care. The police aimed to prevent large gatherings and viral videos of the transfer. Security was…

The Economic Times

Delhi Police reviews law and order situation after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital

Senior Delhi Police officers met to review law and order after activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospital transfer. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital due to his deteriorating health condition. Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar following court orders and medical advice. Heavy police presence was noted at the protest site during…

The Economic Times

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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