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Sharad Pawar slams Centre over 'irresponsible' handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar criticized the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's protest. He stated the government acted as a bystander instead of addressing student concerns. Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. The protest continues despite actions taken against the…

The Economic Times

Three-layer operation: How Delhi Police planned Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police executed a meticulously planned early morning operation on Saturday to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site after a strategy was finalised at a high-level meeting following the new Police Commissioner's assumption of charge, top police sources said.

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

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Left-wing student organizations join Jantar Mantar protest as CJP activist begins hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation

The protestors have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. The joint demonstration witnessed students and political activists raising slogans and carrying placards to press their various demands.

The Economic Times

What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons'

Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging suppression of peaceful protest. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for twenty days demanding action on exam irregularities. Protesters were removed from the site after Wangchuk's hospitalization. The police…

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CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk taken to hospital

Abhijeet Dipke started an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. This action followed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation after a lengthy fast. Dipke alleged police crackdown and urged supporters to continue the ongoing protest. Delhi Police stated they complied with court orders and medical advice for Wangchuk. Protesters…

The Economic Times

Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk from protest site

Activists accuse Delhi Police of ‘kidnapping’ Wangchuk, while authorities say he has been moved to hospital in a ‘much-needed medical intervention’

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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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Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be administered to him without her consent

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day. His wife forbade medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's approval. Police stated the transfer was for essential medical care following court orders. Wangchuk remains determined to continue his fast despite his deteriorating health. He…

The Economic Times

CJP activists allege 'Wangchuk dragged by Police forcibly'; Police say they complied with court orders

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital from his protest site. Protestors alleged police forcefully removed him despite his deteriorating health. Delhi Police stated Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital as per court orders. This action followed a 20-day hunger strike by the activist. Protestors were asked to…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable after being shifted to Safdarjung Hospital

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike. Delhi Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar following court orders and medical advice. Wangchuk's health had deteriorated, prompting the hospital transfer for essential medical care. Protesters alleged plainclothes police posed as a medical team to take…

The Economic Times

Security tightened around Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Security was heightened around Jantar Mantar and New Delhi following the incident. Police stated the hospitalization followed a High Court order and medical advice. Some protesters caused a brief commotion while obstructing the hospital transfer. Authorities requested…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demanded accountability. Doctors noted significant weight loss, raising health concerns for the activist. The Delhi High Court had ordered regular monitoring of his critical condition. Wangchuk urged supporters to march…

The Economic Times

Congress, AAP, RJD slam Aamir Khan over '3 Idiots' clarification

Political leaders questioned Aamir Khan's denial about his character's inspiration. They suggested the actor feared the ruling establishment's influence. Khan stated his '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk, however, recounted meeting Khan and discussing a film idea. Khan urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike for…

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Congress to join NC's July 20 statehood protest in Delhi: JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra

Jammu and Kashmir Congress will join the National Conference's statehood protest in New Delhi. The party president stated that the movement for statehood was originally initiated by Congress. Congress plans a march from Lakhanpur to Lolab if the Centre fails its commitments. The party distanced itself from Saifuddin Soz's remarks…

The Economic Times

Government to introduce bill making Vande Mataram insults punishable

A bill to punish insults to Vande Mataram will be introduced in the Lok Sabha soon. The government also plans to tighten birth and death registration rules. The Supreme Court's judge strength will increase after Parliament approves an ordinance. Discussions continue regarding delimitation and women's reservation in legislative bodies. Other…

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Delhi HC to hear PIL on July 20 over 'continuous, intrusive' surveillance at Jantar Mantar protest

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL regarding surveillance at Jantar Mantar. Protesters allege continuous and intrusive surveillance by police personnel. This action is claimed to violate fundamental rights of privacy for students. The PIL seeks to suspend mass surveillance until a real threat is proven. The court agreed…

The Economic Times

SC agrees to hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging election of BJP's Satish Upadhyay in 2025 polls

The Supreme Court will hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging his election defeat. Bharti contests the victory of Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Nagar constituency. He alleges corrupt practices and a deliberate strategy to divide secular votes. The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed his petition due to a technical defect. The…

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‘Our collective conscience’: Filmmakers, writers join appeals to Wangchuk to end fast

A cross-section of India’s film, literary, and journalistic community has issued a joint appeal to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike, now in its 20th day. Wangchuk has been fasting as part of the broader Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests over paper leaks.

The Economic Times

Kiran Rao backs Sonam Wangchuk, urges government to hold talks

Filmmaker Kiran Rao voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination results. Rao expressed distress over the government's silence on the ongoing protest. She urged authorities to engage in dialogue with the concerned protestors. The activist's hunger strike has continued for…

The Economic Times

'Will stay alive until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk vows he will come back as a ghost instead if the Parliament march doesn't succeed

Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike Day 20 Update: Activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday with doctors warning his organs could be at risk if the fast continues. Despite losing over nine kilograms since 28 June, Wangchuk refused to call off the protest, vowing to lead…

The Economic Times

Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk

Aamir Khan stated his "3 Idiots" character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk. He called the connection a misconception and expressed concern for Wangchuk's health. Wangchuk is currently on an indefinite hunger strike protesting India's education system. His health has deteriorated, losing over nine kilograms since starting the fast. Several…

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Can History Repeat Itself? Sonam Wangchuk's Bold Stand

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 19th day, concern over his health is growing across the country. Supporters say he has lost significant weight, while doctors continue monitoring his condition under court directions. His protest has once again brought India's long history of hunger strikes into the national spotlight.…

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‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike

The climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who has become the figurehead of anti-government protests in Delhi, is resisting calls to end his fast until the education minister resigns

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: 'Ab dekha nahi ja raha...', says Sonakshi Sinha, asks 'Why is nobody listening?' as hunger strike enters Day 19

Sonam Wangchuk news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues for nineteen days now. Several Bollywood actors have voiced their support for his cause. They urge the government to initiate dialogue with the activist. The protest concerns alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Supporters are planning a march to Parliament on…

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