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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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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 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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ISRO revises voluntary retirement, resignation norms for scientists linked to Gaganyaan, key missions

ISRO has revised rules for personnel seeking to leave their positions. Requests from scientists on Gaganyaan and other vital projects require special approval. This change follows a noticeable increase in such departure requests. Centre Directors must now forward all relevant applications for final decisions. These new instructions aim to ensure…

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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…

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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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‘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

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'Life of any citizen is precious': Delhi HC orders daily health monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health check-ups for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical intervention as needed for the fasting activist. The court emphasized the preciousness of every citizen's life. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar for days. This action follows concerns over his…

The Economic Times

Why is Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike?

Climate activist has joined student-led protests over alleged exam leaks, but his worsening health has become a growing concern

The Independent UK

Sudhir Chaudhary’s heart bleeds for Sonam Wangchuk but no one is buying it

For 17 days, Sonam Wangchuk has been sitting on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak and a string of other failures. His weight has dropped by roughly 8.5 kg, and his blood pressure and blood sugar levels…

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Dear Cockroaches, please make Sonam Wangchuk’s sacrifice count

Sonam Wangchuk has now lost 8.2 kilograms. His blood glucose has dropped to 67 mg/dL. He has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28, and the protest around him is in its fourth week. When people begged him to stop, he had a one-line answer: “Don't…

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Delhi HC lists plea on Wangchuk's deteriorating health for Thursday

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation on Thursday focused on the urgent health concerns of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Currently engaged in an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk is protesting for the education minister’s resignation related to NEET irregularities. The court has mandated that…

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Jantar Mantar protest: Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, urges govt to initiate dialogue

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. He asked the government to engage in dialogue with protestors. Tharoor stated that Parliament offers a forum to address student issues. He emphasized that fair exams are crucial for middle-class families. The activist's health is deteriorating during his…

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AAP chief Kejriwal urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike; will meet him on July 16

Arvind Kejriwal has pledged AAP's support for the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest. He urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike. Kejriwal will visit Jantar Mantar on Thursday to show solidarity with the demonstrators. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's immediate resignation. AAP also…

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Uddhav Thackeray backs CJP and Sonam Wangchuk's protest, urges activist to end fast

Uddhav Thackeray supports the Cockroach Janta Party's protest regarding exam irregularities. He urged Rahul Gandhi to also back the ongoing agitation at Jantar Mantar. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike, which has impacted his health. The Shiv Sena (UBT) will stage a protest in Maharashtra to…

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CJP protest day 21: Sonam Wangchuk says hunger has 'stabilised', warns against any attempt to remove him

Educator Sonam Wangchuk enters his thirteenth day of an indefinite hunger strike. He feels his hunger has stabilized while supporting the CJP's protest. Wangchuk asserts his constitutional right to protest peacefully at Jantar Mantar. He seeks accountability for examination irregularities and Ladakh's issues. The CJP plans a march to Parliament…

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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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Cockroach Janta Party: 15 days later, bigger protest or bigger hype?

The Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar has entered its second week. Sonam Wangchuk remains on an indefinite hunger strike, while several students fasting alongside him have reportedly fallen ill after days without food.

The Economic Times

CJP protest day 17: Wangchuk's fast enters 9th day, Dipke claims police filming women volunteers

Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination irregularities continue at Jantar Mantar. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on his ninth day of hunger strike, having lost significant weight. The Cockroach Janta Party alleges government surveillance of women volunteers. Students' groups are also protesting paper leaks, with some participants hospitalised…

The Economic Times

Day 16 of CJP protest: Activist Sonam Wangchuk loses 6 kg as fast enters 8th day

Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination irregularities continue at Jantar Mantar. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike, having lost six kg. The Cockroach Janta Party highlights the plight of students and families affected by alleged paper leaks, with the NEET re-test also under…

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SKM delegation to join Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a prominent farmers' group, has pledged support to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged exam irregularities. A delegation will join the sit-in on Sunday, expressing solidarity with students and demanding accountability from the government. The SKM highlighted the importance of fair education systems…

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