Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Delhi Police said the activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in compliance with Delhi high court directions and on the advice of medical experts due to his deteriorating health.
24 Sec agoChandrashekhar Azad calls Jantar Mantar developments 'assault on democratic values'
10 Mins agoCPI(M)'s MA Baby condemns police action against Wangchuk, Dipke
23 Mins agoSafdurjang hospital shares update on activist's health
34 Mins agoArvind Kejriwal slams Centre, ‘such arrogance is not right’
48 Mins agoDipke begins indefinite hunger strike, says, ‘grave mistake… movement will only grow’
56 Mins ago‘No medical treatment without my consent’, says Wangchuk's wife
1 Hr 10 Mins ago'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20 will go ahead as planned, says CJP
1 Hr 16 Mins agoCJP alleges Delhi Police misinterpreted High Court order on Wangchuk's health
1 Hr 18 Mins ago‘I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now,’ says Dipke
1 Hr 26 Mins agoAbhijeet Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike
1 Hr 40 Mins agoElectricity supply cut at Jantar Mantar protest site
1 Hr 54 Mins agoSonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be given without family's consent
1 Hr 59 Mins ago'These aren't police officers… RSS goons,' Dipke launches attack after Wangchuk shifted to hospital
8:46 AM IST, July 18Picture shows empty Jantar Mantar stage after cops move Wangchuk to hospital
8:41 AM IST, July 18Protester alleges plainclothes police removed Wangchuk from site
8:32 AM IST, July 18Dipke calls for nationwide protests after release, alleges police assault
8:19 AM IST, July 18Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable at Safdarjung Hospital
8:06 AM IST, July 18CJP shares video claiming Wangchuk was forcibly removed
8:00 AM IST, July 18Cops say HC's order behind Wangchuk's hospitalisation, asks protesters to vacate premises
7:55 AM IST, July 18Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, say cops
7:52 AM IST, July 18A full-scale clampdown on democratic protest,’ says NCP (SP)'s Anish Gawande
7:49 AM IST, July 18Video shows protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar
7:40 AM IST, July 18Students lathicharged at Jantar Mantar protest site, alleges CJP spokesperson
7:38 AM IST, July 18Delhi Police forcibly removing Sonam Wangchuk, protesters being beaten, claims CJP's Dipke
7:32 AM IST, July 18Wangchuk rushed to hospital from Jantar Mantar
7:13 AM IST, July 18CJP marks Day 29 of Jantar Mantar protest
7:10 AM IST, July 18Police failed to act despite repeated disturbances, claims CJP's Dipke
7:07 AM IST, July 18Dipke says, ‘goons tried to attack Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar’
7:00 AM IST, July 18CJP alleges attack on Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar
6:45 AM IST, July 18Activist compares Jantar Mantar agitation with onion price protests
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: As climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 21st day on Saturday, tensions escalated at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after CJP's Abhijeet Dipke accused the police of forcibly removing him from the site and cracking down on demonstrators. Delhi Police said the activist was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in compliance with Delhi high court directions and on the advice of medical experts due to his deteriorating health....
Just a day before, the activist said he has lost nearly 20 per cent of his body but remains determined to continue the protest demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination.
In a video message released at the end of the 20th day of his fast, Wangchuk appealed to people across the country to join the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on July 20, arguing that public participation would decide the strength and success of the movement.
Speaking about his health, Wangchuk acknowledged the physical toll of the prolonged fast but said he was not backing down.
"Yes, I am still alive. Twenty per cent of my body is gone. After fats, muscles are gone. After that, organs will go. Finally, the brain. The time has not come yet," Wangchuk said.
The activist joined the agitation at Jantar Mantar on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then. The protest itself began on June 20 and has now entered its 28th day.
AISA student on hunger strike
Concerns over the health of protesters have intensified as the agitation continues. On the 28th day of the protest, the condition of three All India Students' Association (AISA) activists on indefinite hunger strike deteriorated further, with doctors recommending immediate hospitalisation for one of them.
The AISA said three of its activists – Neha, Aameen and Manish – have now completed 20 days on an indefinite hunger strike on Friday.
In a statement, the student body said Neha's blood sugar level had dropped to a critically low level, prompting doctors to advise her to end the fast and seek immediate hospitalisation to prevent further deterioration in her condition, news agency PTI report added.
According to AISA, Aameen has developed dangerously high uric acid levels and has lost nearly 14 per cent of his body weight. Manish, meanwhile, has shed more than 10 kg during the protest and has reportedly been experiencing episodes of near-unconsciousness, requiring continuous assistance even for routine activities.
The worsening health of Wangchuk and other fasting protesters has also drawn visits from several opposition leaders.
Congress leader Pawan Khera, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and other opposition figures visited the protest site on Friday and urged the Centre to open a dialogue with the agitators.
A day earlier, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, SP MP Dimple Yadav and farmer leader Rakesh Tikait had also met Wangchuk and expressed support for the ongoing movement.
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Chandrashekhar Azad calls Jantar Mantar developments 'assault on democratic values'
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Chandrashekhar Azad on Saturday condemned the police action at Jantar Mantar, describing it as a direct attack on democratic values.
"Democracy is once again disgraced! The forcible removal of Shri Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a peaceful indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the past 21 days, to the hospital by police officers arriving in plain clothes, along with the assault on and detention of his companions, is utterly reprehensible and a direct assault on democratic values," Azad said in a statement, reported ANI.
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: CPI(M)'s MA Baby condemns police action against Wangchuk, Dipke
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: MA Baby on Saturday criticised the police action against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.
In a post on X, Baby said, "Strongly condemn the detention of Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke by the Delhi Police. Instead of sacking the Education Minister under whose nose the scandalous leak of papers happened and dismantling the system that continues to ruin the future of lakhs of students, the government is coming down with a heavy hand on peaceful protesters."
He further alleged, "This displays the authoritarian attitude of the Modi government. Silencing dissent cannot be a substitute for accountability," he said.
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Safdurjang hospital shares update on activist's health
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted at 7:40 am for medical care after concerns over his health during his prolonged hunger strike.
In a health update, the hospital said, "Mr Sonam Wangchuck was received and admitted at Safdarjung hospital for required health care at 7.40 am today."
The statement added, "He is weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration. Although he is currently stable, he requires continuous observation, monitoring and treatment to restore his body parameters."
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre, ‘such arrogance is not right’
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Centre over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site, saying the government should have engaged in dialogue instead of using force.
"Such arrogance is not right," Kejriwal said in a post on X.
"Instead of forcibly lifting them up, the Modi government should have talked to Sonam Wangchuk," he added.
Calling for reforms in the education sector, Kejriwal said, "Instead of crushing the cockroach movement, reform the country's education and examination system."
He further remarked, "The Modi government's defeat is in forcibly dealing with Sonam Wangchuk."
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Dipke says, ‘they made grave mistake… movement will only grow’
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday announced the start of his indefinite hunger strike and urged supporters to continue the agitation despite the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
"I am commencing my indefinite hunger strike starting today. I appeal to everyone: do not back down; this movement will only grow larger. They have made a grave mistake," Dipke said.
Calling on supporters to gather at the protest venue, he added, "I urge everyone to come to Jantar Mantar; our movement will continue from here, and we will proceed with our march scheduled for July 20th."
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: ‘No medical treatment without my consent’, says Wangchuk's wife
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali said she is at the Safdarjung Hospital, where the activist was shifted to this morning. “Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenous without take consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days,” she said in a tweet.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20 will go ahead as planned, says CJP
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday said the proposed march to Parliament on July 20 would proceed as scheduled despite the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site and the subsequent police action.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP alleges Delhi Police misinterpreted HC order on Wangchuk's health
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Saturday accused Delhi Police of misinterpreting the Delhi High Court's directions
"The Delhi High Court directed that the health of Sonam Wangchuk should be monitored and any intervention should only take place if his health deteriorates. His health is monitored by our medical team 2-3 times a day and he himself posts videos on a daily basis giving update about his health which has been stable," Das said.
He added, "The Delhi police has misinterpreted that court order and in the guise of that order detained him. The detention is a contempt of court’s order."
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: ‘I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now,’ says Dipke
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday announced that he was launching an indefinite hunger strike, escalating the protest after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital.
"I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now," Dipke said.
The announcement came amid a standoff between protest organisers and the police over Wangchuk's removal from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday announced that he would begin an indefinite hunger strike from today.
The announcement comes hours after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital from the Jantar Mantar protest site and amid allegations by protest organisers of a police crackdown on demonstrators.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Electricity supply cut at Jantar Mantar protest site
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Electricity supply at the Jantar Mantar protest site was cut on Saturday, hours after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital and police moved to clear the area.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be given without family's consent
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, said she has reached Safdarjung Hospital and urged authorities not to administer any medication or treatment to him without the consent of his family and doctors.
Sharing an update on X, Angmo said, "I am at Safdarjung hospital in Delhi where @Wangchuk66 has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenous without take consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days."
Her statement came hours after Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: 'These aren't police officers… RSS goons,' says Dipke
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site by police personnel early in the morning.
"At 7 AM, when I stepped out to freshen up, police goons arrived here. They dragged Sonam Sir away while hurling abuse at him. A 60-year-old man, who had been on a hunger strike for 20 days and hadn't eaten a thing, was forcibly dragged away by the Delhi Police. We have no idea where they have taken him," Dipke claimed.
He further alleged that he was assaulted while trying to reach the protest site after learning about the development. "When I received the news and was on my way to Jantar Mantar from my friend's house, the police assaulted me as well," he said.
Escalating his criticism, Dipke added, "These aren't police officers; they are RSS goons. I had returned to my country from abroad; am I a criminal? They are goons—not police, but RSS goons."
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Picture shows empty Jantar Mantar stage after cops move Wangchuk to hospital
A view of Jantar Mantar on Saturday morning shows empty stage after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to hospital by Delhi Police.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Protester alleges plainclothes police removed Wangchuk from site
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: A protester at Jantar Mantar alleged that police personnel arrived at the site early on Saturday morning posing as a medical team before taking climate activist Sonam Wangchuk away.
"Early in the morning, they sent in about ten police officers, claiming they were a medical team. We realized they were police since they didn't look like doctors and they ordered all the volunteers to move aside," the protester told news agency ANI.
According to the protester, volunteers repeatedly asked the officials to wait, but they later informed the gathering that a High Court order required Wangchuk to be shifted. "We kept requesting them to wait, but suddenly they announced that there was a High Court order requiring them to take Sonam Sir away," the protester claimed.
The protester also alleged that CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained around the same time.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Dipke calls for nationwide protests after release, alleges police assault
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a video message after he was released by police, alleging that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk had been forcibly removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site and that protesters were subjected to police action.
In the video, Dipke claimed he had been beaten by the police and alleged that CJP protesters were "badly lathicharged" during the operation at Jantar Mantar.
Calling for demonstrations across the country, Dipke urged supporters to intensify the movement. "We won't tolerate this dictatorship," he said in the video message.
Delhi Police, however, has maintained that Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on medical advice and in compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court due to his deteriorating health.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable at Safdarjung Hospital
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted from the Jantar Mantar protest site to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday, has been admitted to the emergency ward, news agency ANI reported citing sources.
Wangchuk is conscious and his vital parameters are stable, the report added. He is currently under medical observation after being taken to the hospital amid concerns over his health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 21st day.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP shares video claiming Wangchuk was forcibly removed
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das shared a purported video from the Jantar Mantar protest site, alleging that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly taken away by Delhi Police.
"Delhi Police has picked up Sonam Wangchuk forcefully! WATCH!" Das wrote while posting the video on X.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cops say HC's order behind Wangchuk's hospitalisation, asks protesters to vacate premises
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Delhi Police said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital in compliance with Delhi high court directions and on the advice of medical experts due to concerns over his deteriorating health.
DCP (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma said, "As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advise due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care."
Responding to allegations of a crackdown at the protest site, Sharma said some protesters attempted to obstruct the process. "While complying with the orders of Hon’ble High Court the protestors tried to create obstruction, in which slight commotion ensued, however police took maximum restrain and undertook the exercise safely," he said.
The officer also appealed to demonstrators to leave the protest site peacefully. "We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest," Sharma added.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, say cops
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Delhi Police said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to Safdarjung Hospital for medical care amid concerns over his deteriorating health during his indefinite hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: A full-scale clampdown on democratic protest,’ says NCP (SP)'s Anish Gawande
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: NCP (SP) national spokesperson Anish Gawande on Friday criticised the police action at Jantar Mantar, calling it a "full-scale clampdown" on a democratic protest.
Reacting to reports that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk had been removed from the protest site and taken to hospital, Gawande said, "Sonam Wangchuk has been picked up from Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet Dipke has been hit and detained outside my residence. This is a full-scale clampdown on a democratic protest."
Questioning the government's response to the agitation, he added, "How scared is the government?"
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Video shows protesters being removed from Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Protesters were being removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site on Saturday morning, video shared by news agency ANI showed. The development came shortly after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was reportedly taken to a hospital by police personnel.
The visuals appeared to show police clearing sections of the protest venue and escorting demonstrators away from the area.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Students lathicharged at Jantar Mantar, alleges CJP
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that students protesting at Jantar Mantar were subjected to a police lathicharge amid developments surrounding climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's removal from the protest site.
"The Delhi Police has stopped Abhijeet Dipke where he was staying. People are telling me that Sonam Wangchuk is being picked up from the protest site. Students are being lathicharged!" Das claimed.
There was no immediate confirmation from Delhi Police regarding the allegation.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke claims he was detained by Delhi Police
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that Delhi Police was carrying out a crackdown at the Jantar Mantar protest site and was forcibly removing climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
"Delhi Police is cracking down at Jantar Mantar. Beating up people and taking away Sonam sir forcefully," Dipke said in a post on X.
He further claimed that he had been assaulted and detained by the police. "I have been beaten and put under detention by Delhi Police," he alleged.
There was no immediate response from Delhi Police on the claims.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk rushed to hospital from Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for the past 20 days, was taken to a hospital by police personnel on Friday, news agency ANI reported.
The development comes amid growing concerns over Wangchuk's health as the fast entered its 21st day. Further details on his condition and the circumstances leading to his hospitalisation are awaited.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP marks Day 29 of Jantar Mantar protest
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke shared a brief update on X on Saturday, marking the continuation of the agitation at Jantar Mantar.
"Day 29 at Jantar Mantar," Dipke wrote in the post.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Police failed to act despite repeated disturbances, claims CJP's Dipke
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke alleged that several disruptive incidents took place at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Friday and accused the police of failing to intervene promptly.
"Today, there were multiple incidents where people created disturbances, yet the police failed to respond for hours," Dipke said in a post on X.
"By allowing this to continue, they are enabling attempts to disrupt what has remained a peaceful protest," he added.
The allegations come amid claims by the CJP that attempts are being made to disrupt the ongoing agitation, where climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several students are on an indefinite hunger strike. There was no immediate response from the police on Dipke's claims.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Dipke says, ‘goons tried to attack Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar’
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke alleged that unidentified individuals attempted to attack climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, where he is on an indefinite hunger strike.
"Goons tried to attack Sonam sir at Jantar Mantar. An object was thrown at him, but fortunately, he was not hurt," Dipke claimed.
He further alleged that he had earlier received information about possible attempts to disrupt the ongoing protest. "A few days ago, I had warned that people would be sent to Jantar Mantar to disrupt the protest after I was informed by an insider in the police," he said.
Claiming there was an effort to derail the agitation, Dipke added, "If anything happens to Sonam sir, the government will be responsible as there’s clearly a plan to dismantle the peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar."
There was no immediate response from the police or the government on the allegations.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP alleges attack on Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke on Friday alleged that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, was attacked at the protest site.
Dipke made the claim in a statement, though details of the alleged incident were not immediately available. There has been no official confirmation from authorities so far.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Activist compares Jantar Mantar agitation with onion price protests
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Responding to questions on whether the agitation could eventually lead to accountability or even the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk said mass movements in India have often achieved outcomes that initially seemed unlikely.
"I ask you -- do the people of India love their children's lives and education more, or onions?" he said, referring to past instances when governments faced severe public backlash over soaring onion prices.
He argued that if public anger over rising onion prices could influence political fortunes, a movement centred on students and education could also bring change.
