Manish Sisodia, Dimple Yadav, other opposition leaders condemn Sonam Wangchuk's removal: Here's who said what
Opposition leaders slammed the Delhi Police after it took away activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
Opposition leaders slammed the Delhi Police after it took away activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday morning and admitted him to the Safdarjung hospital in Delhi. Leaders like Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj slammed the action, with Sisodia saying in a post on X, “So, this is the solution Modi ji has given for paper leaks... Beat up with goons whoever raises their voice against paper leaks and don't let them raise their voice at all. This isn't politics, it's cowardice. What a reign of thugs..” Sanjay Singh claimed that Wangchuk was forcefully taken away despite being on a fast for a prolonged period of time. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 Why was Sonam Wangchuk removed from the protest site at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site by Delhi Police on the orders of the Hon’ble High Court and expert medical advice due to his deteriorating health condition resulting from an indefinite hunger strike. 2 What actions did the Delhi Police take during Wangchuk's removal? ⌵ The Delhi Police claimed to have observed maximum restraint during Wangchuk's removal, although protestors reported that police entered in plain clothes and used white bed sheets to obstruct camera views during the incident.
3 What health condition was Sonam Wangchuk experiencing before his hospitalization? ⌵ Before his hospitalization, Sonam Wangchuk was reported to be weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration, prompting medical intervention for essential care. 4 How did opposition leaders react to Wangchuk's removal by police? ⌵ Opposition leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Dimple Yadav, condemned the action, describing it as an assault on democracy and accusing the government of suppressing voices of dissent. 5 What did Sonam Wangchuk's wife state regarding his medical care? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, stated that no medical treatment should be administered to him without the consent of his family or monitoring doctors. "What kind of thuggery is this going on? Modi ji, this arrogance of power doesn't last long. The very youth you're beating with batons will uproot your throne. One person @Wangchuk66 who has been on a fast unto death for the past 21 days, instead of listening to his demands, was forcibly arrested and admitted to the hospital," Singh posted on X. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged the police entered the protest site in plain clothes and used white bed sheets to prevent videos of Wangchuk being taken. "Shamelessness at Jantar Mantar. Goons of Modi Govt. Delhi Police dressed up in civil dress and sports shoes forcefully entering the protest site. They brought dozens of white bed-sheets to block camera views so that any violence/man-handling with Sonam Wangchuk & others is not video recorded.
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