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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…

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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…

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'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.

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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…

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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…

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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"…

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'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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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…

The Economic Times

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.

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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…

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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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