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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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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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‘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.

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg after 19 days of hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reached a critical stage after nineteen days. Doctors warn his organs could be affected as he lost over nine kilograms. Wangchuk ruled out ending his fast without government response and urged a Parliament march. The Delhi High Court directed daily health monitoring and medical…

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

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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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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Who Is Sonam Wangchuk? The Man Behind The Hunger Strike Gripping India

Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi highlights alleged irregularities in India's education system as he demands government accountability.

International Business Times UK

Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah Join Appeal Urging Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike

Support for Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest continues to grow, with a fresh group of prominent public figures urging the educator and climate activist to end his indefinite hunger strike while reaffirming their support for the movement's demands.

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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.

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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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Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah & other eminent persons urge CJP protesters to end hunger strike

Eminent citizens urged protesters on hunger strike to end their fast. They expressed deep concern over the protesters' worsening health conditions. The group extended full support for the demand of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The appeal came on the 24th day of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest. A…

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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…

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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…

The Economic Times

I am not Gandhi; be your own hero: Sonum Wangchuk amid indefinite fast

Educator Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike for examination irregularities. He asks people to become their own heroes and fulfill civic duties. Wangchuk is in his 14th day of fasting and has lost significant weight. He encourages participation in protests and a march to Parliament. The Cockroach Janta…

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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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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.…

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Delhi High Court restores Cockroach Janta Party's X handle in massive win for founder Abhijeet Dipke

The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the X account for Cockroach Janta Party. This decision revoked the Centre's earlier blocking order after a review found it unsustainable. The court had previously directed a review committee to examine the blocking legality. The platform's founder had challenged the ban, citing…

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…

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