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Thousands of CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security restrictions for the “Sansad Chalo” march, demanding action over alleged exam irregularities. Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking accountability from the government during Parliament’s Monsoon Session
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his 23-day indefinite hunger strike on Monday only if the government accepts responsibility for education system failures, MPs assure Parliament action, or health conditions prevent continuation. He remains admitted at Safdarjung Hospital
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The Opposition, led by the Congress, has announced that it will press the Union government for answers on key issues during the Monsoon session of Parliament starting Monday. These include the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, the NEET-UG paper leak, the forced hospitalisation of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, rising inflation, and large-scale defections among opposition parties.
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Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed “Chalo Sansad” march to Parliament demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged NEET irregularities, thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Police imposed prohibitory orders, tightened security, and clarified that no permission was granted for the march.
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, alleged he was under "illegal detention" at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from Jantar Mantar. She demanded his transfer to a private hospital, citing concerns over treatment, transparency and heavy police presence
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The Delhi High Court refused to pass an interim order on a plea seeking activist Sonam Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The court said doctors were monitoring his condition and listed the matter for hearing on July 24
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The Delhi High Court refused interim relief on Sonam Wangchuk's wife's plea challenging his hospitalisation at Safdarjung Hospital, holding that shifting him due to his deteriorating health was not arbitrary. The court sought status reports and scheduled the next hearing for July 24
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The Delhi High Court agreed to urgently hear activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife's plea seeking permission to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility. The petition alleges involuntary hospitalisation, lack of transparency, and discrepancies in medical test results
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Doctors said his condition is stable but blood parameters remain altered, requiring continuous monitoring and treatment amid his hunger strike over the NEET controversy
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Delhi Police have intensified security across the national capital ahead of the proposed Parliament march by protesters, deploying additional personnel, barricades and vehicle checks. Authorities said no permission has been granted for the march and preventive measures are aimed at maintaining law and order
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Activist Anna Hazare urged the Centre to hold talks with educationist Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike, saying the government should clearly respond to his demands instead of testing his limits amid the ongoing protest
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and medication after being admitted to Safdarjung Hospital following a prolonged hunger strike. Doctors said he is dehydrated with metabolic abnormalities and is being continuously monitored and counselled
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Rahul Gandhi criticised the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, calling it wrong. Congress termed the police action a blot on democracy, while police cited medical advice and court directions
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Actor Hrithik Roshan expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk during his indefinite hunger strike, saying he agrees with his concerns about students. Several film personalities, including Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol, have also backed the activist
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Following the forceful relocation of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk to a Delhi hospital, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. In Maharashtra, his parents slammed the government’s "merciless" handling of the NEET-UG protests
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Singer Vishal Dadlani and actor Parvathy Thiruvothu criticised the manner in which educationist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to hospital, while actor Hrithik Roshan joined several film personalities in expressing support for the activist and protesting students.
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Delhi Police shifted activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike. Police sources said the overnight operation involved plainclothes personnel, white sheets and planned security measures following Delhi High Court directions
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Maharashtra Congress and NCP (SP) criticised the Delhi Police for shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital during his hunger strike, alleging the Centre was suppressing democratic dissent. They urged the government to hold talks with protesters instead of resorting to force
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after doctors, during a court-mandated examination, advised hospitalisation over his deteriorating health. Police said he is weak, showing signs of dehydration due to prolonged fasting, and remains under observation while further medical tests are underway
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Delhi Police sources say the Cockroach Janata Party is unlikely to get permission for its July 20 Parliament march due to the Monsoon Session. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke began a hunger strike after activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized