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...
A fresh political controversy has emerged over the ongoing voter verification exercise in Bihar, with senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Bihar minister Nitin Nabin launching a strong attack on a group of activists and civil society members who have raised concerns about the process. The remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding electoral...
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, has strongly denied allegations that her husband has any links to Pakistan or was involved in financial irregularities. She described his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) as “misplaced” and accused authorities of misrepresenting his peaceful protests. According to Angmo, all foreign trips undertaken by Wangchuk...
On the heels of violent protests in Ladakh that left four people dead on September 24, the Union Territory’s Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, has publicly defended the arrest of a climate activist, alleging that the individual had been in contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer and may have attempted to...