Education reform activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk has clarified that he does not see himself as the face or “mascot” of any protest movement, even as he expressed solidarity with students in Jharkhand who are demanding action on issues affecting their education and future. His remarks came amid growing public attention over his support for...
A 15-year-old girl has publicly apologised after an FIR was registered against her for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media and sparked debate over freedom of expression, legal accountability, and the involvement of...
A new social media-led citizens’ movement calling itself the ‘E20 Janta Party’ has rapidly gained attention online, emerging as a fresh campaign against India’s 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol policy. The movement has drawn thousands of followers across social media platforms and is calling for greater transparency, consumer choice and accountability over the government’s E20...
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi participated in the CJP protest march in New Delhi, lending her voice to a growing movement demanding greater public accountability and democratic engagement. Her presence at the demonstration attracted significant public attention, particularly after she responded to questions about why more members of the Hindi film industry were not seen supporting...
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....
An Indian diaspora organisation based in the United States has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, expressing concern over the ongoing issues surrounding Ladakh and calling for greater democratic engagement. The appeal comes at a time when discussions over Ladakh’s governance, constitutional safeguards, environmental...
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...
A major political protest in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district turned violent after supporters of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former state minister Narottam Mishra staged a large demonstration demanding that he be given the party’s ticket for an upcoming election. The agitation disrupted normal life for several hours, with protesters blocking a key...
A fresh political confrontation unfolded in West Bengal after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deliberately preventing a Trinamool Congress (TMC) protest march related to the alleged rape and murder of a young woman in Baruipur. The incident has intensified political tensions in the state, with both parties trading allegations...
A major public protest erupted in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district after the death of a 23-year-old woman following childbirth at a government hospital triggered allegations of medical negligence and demands for accountability. The incident has drawn widespread attention, prompting authorities to initiate an official inquiry while family members continue to seek justice. The deceased, identified...