Supporters and activists in the United States have staged demonstrations in New York and San Jose in solidarity with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who has been associated with the ongoing agitation seeking attention to the demands of protesters involved in the CJP movement. The demonstrations abroad reflect growing support among sections of the...
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Central government over the ongoing fast by environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk, while also raising serious concerns about recent examination-related issues and the proposed Higher Education Bill. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the Union government of ignoring democratic voices and failing to...
The nationwide protest led by the CJP entered a critical phase on Monday as thousands of students, youth activists, and supporters gathered in New Delhi for the much-publicised “Chalo Sansad” march. The demonstration, organised on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, witnessed heightened security arrangements, road restrictions, and confrontations between protesters and law enforcement...
The ongoing protest led by climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk gathered renewed momentum on Sunday after three students joined his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Their participation has strengthened the movement calling for constitutional protections, environmental safeguards, and greater political representation for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The students—Neha Bora, Manish...
A fresh political and civil rights controversy has emerged after Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike following the hospitalisation of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk. The development has intensified the ongoing protest movement, with supporters accusing the authorities of mishandling the situation and demanding accountability from the government....
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has expressed concern for education reformer and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on a hunger strike, while also clarifying a long-standing misconception surrounding the critically acclaimed film 3 Idiots. Speaking publicly about Wangchuk’s protest, Khan appealed for his well-being and acknowledged the activist’s significant contribution to society. Wangchuk, known...
The Delhi High Court has taken up an urgent plea seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike in the national capital. The petition raises serious concerns about Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and requests the court to direct authorities to ensure that he receives...
The political debate surrounding environmental activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike intensified on Monday after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a sharp attack on the Union government, holding it responsible for the activist’s deteriorating health and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The party accused the Centre of...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has voiced his support for the ongoing protest led by the self-styled “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), describing the movement as a reflection of growing public dissatisfaction over governance and democratic accountability. His endorsement has added political significance to the campaign, which has drawn attention for its unconventional symbolism and...
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Galaxy Hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after his health worsened during a five-day hunger strike in Mumbai. Patil had been fasting to demand quota benefits for the Maratha community. Late Tuesday night, he was rushed to the hospital after showing...