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‘This is about the future’: At Parliament march, students who came without fear

They came from several states – students, some still in school, who had skipped classes or slipped away without telling their parents to be at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Many were teenagers. Some had lost a year to NEET preparation, some had watched siblings fall into depression after the…

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Government reaches out to CJP amid raging protest; JP Nadda holds talks with 2-member team, appeals to end stir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda held initial formal discussions with Cockroach Janta Party members. The protesters conveyed their demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Talks occurred on a day the CJP called for a march to Parliament. Delhi Police increased security around Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned procession.…

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Protests in several Gujarat cities supporting CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, Wangchuk; some detained

Protests occurred in Gujarat cities supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's march. Participants chanted slogans against the government and the Union Education Minister. Thousands gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security. The march demands action against education sector irregularities and exam paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike…

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Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP

Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march.

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Indian Gen Z protesters face teargas and police batons as thousands march towards parliament

Protesters are demanding resignation of education minister over botched exams

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‘With Wangchuk gone, cops thought hope would die’: The weekend that changed the CJP protest

Thousands have turned up for the Cockroach Janta Party’s march to Parliament on Monday, filling the road from Jantar Mantar to the Tolstoy Marg–Sansad Marg intersection. Police are trying to block the march with barricades and used batons after some protesters tried to push through.

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CJP's Saurav Das taken to Deputy Commissioner's office, says talks with government underway

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das is engaged in discussions with the government. Thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a planned march despite heavy rain and security. Delhi Police stated no permission was granted for the unauthorized protest march. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district. Activist…

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Sonam Wangchuk sets three conditions to call off his hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if the government accepts accountability for education system failures. He also demands MPs assure Parliament will address education accountability during the Monsoon Session. Wangchuk's wife stated political leaders meeting him could also end his fast. Security was deployed at Jantar Mantar ahead…

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Security tightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed Parliament march by CJP

Delhi Police stepped up security around Jantar Mantar ahead of a proposed march to Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, even as organisers are yet to obtain official permission for the protest.

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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

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'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…

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

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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‘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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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.

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…

The Economic Times

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,…

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…

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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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