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HC dismisses PIL against Wangchuk's removal from protest site

July 22, 2026, 05:07 PM - 3 min read

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia pointed out that a similar issue has already been raised by Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo."This was raised by his wife. If you are still aggrieved, since it is a solitary event, approach the authorities," the Court told the PIL petitioner.The petitioner persisted that he is seeking wider reliefs.

How much dissent should be allowed in democracy?

July 21, 2026, 05:07 PM - 5 min read

Whether Pradhan should be held accountable or not is a separate question, but what locus standi does a group of people have to hold the national capital to ransom. And when the government intervenes, it is accused of dictatorship and using brutal force.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke during the protest at the Jantar Mantar.

CJP to march to Parliament as Wangchuk's fast enters Day 11

July 9, 2026, 07:07 PM - 3 min read

Sonam Wangchuk has lost over seven kilograms as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 11th day, while the Cockroach Janata Party announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20 to press for accountability over alleged examination irregularities.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk being attended by a medical professional amid an ongoing hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during a protest over alleged examination irregularities, repeated paper leaks and demands for accountability from the government, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

CJP protest enters Day 12; Wangchuk says tired, but stable

July 1, 2026, 04:37 PM - 3 min read

The CJP protest entered Day 12 as Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, while student protesters reported worsening health and renewed calls for accountability.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over alleged NEET-UG irregularities at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

CJP intensifies NEET protest, Wangchuk announces hunger strike

June 26, 2026, 04:09 PM - 3 min read

The CJP stepped up its NEET protest as Sonam Wangchuk threatened an indefinite hunger strike and protesters renewed calls for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, front centre, with supporters on the third day of a protest over alleged examination irregularities, repeated paper leaks and demands for accountability from the government, in New Delhi, on Monday.

CJP protest at Jantar Mantar enters third day

June 22, 2026, 06:16 PM - 3 min read

CJP protest over alleged NEET paper leak entered third day at Jantar Mantar, with demands for resignation of Education Minister and compensation for victims.

File photo of Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Wangchuk asks for options as Delhi denies Jantar Mantar fast

October 6, 2024, 04:24 PM - 4 min read

Sonam Wangchuk, denied permission to hold a fast at Jantar Mantar, expressed frustration over the rejection, urging authorities to provide an alternative venue for his peaceful protest demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. He seeks a lawful way forward.