CJP's Abhijeet Dipke seeks PM Modi's resignation, sits on indefinite hunger strike after police hospitalise Wangchuk
Chaos unfolded in Delhi on Saturday after Delhi Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar as his indefinite hunger strike was set to
Chaos unfolded in Delhi on Saturday after Delhi Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar as his indefinite hunger strike was set to enter its 21st day. Following his removal, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said the movement would not end. Addressing the movement's supporters, Dipke said, "If they think that taking Sonam Sir away will end this movement, they are mistaken. We will remain here and will march to Parliament on July 20." He added, "Until now, we were demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, but after this despicable act, we will now demand the resignation of Narendra Modi." He further announced, "I am commencing my indefinite hunger strike starting today. I appeal to everyone: do not back down; this movement will only grow larger. They have made a grave mistake... I urge everyone to come to Jantar Mantar; our movement will continue from here, and we will proceed with our march scheduled for July 20." Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 Why did Abhijeet Dipke demand PM Modi's resignation? ⌵ Abhijeet Dipke demanded PM Modi's resignation after the police hospitalized climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, claiming that the government's actions against the protestors were unacceptable. 2 What is the purpose of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk initiated his hunger strike to protest against the alleged irregularities related to the NEET paper leak and to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
3 How did Delhi Police justify the removal of Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Delhi Police justified Wangchuk's removal by stating they acted on the orders of the High Court, citing his deteriorating health and expert medical advice for urgent care. 4 What health concerns were reported regarding Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike? ⌵ During his hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk was reported to be weak, suffering from dehydration, and showed potential muscle loss and organ damage due to prolonged fasting. 5 Should protesters continue to support the movement at Jantar Mantar after Wangchuk's hospitalization? ⌵ Yes, Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to continue the movement at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that the protest would grow larger and would culminate in a march to Parliament on July 20. Also Read | Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised LIVE: Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike The development comes nearly a month after CJP started protesting at Jantar Mantar, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET paper leak. Wangchuk joined the CJP protest on 28 June, following which he began his hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital Delhi Police on Saturday removed Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and admitted him to Safdarjung Hospital in the capital, citing the Delhi High Court's order and his deteriorating health. DCP Sachin Sharma told ANI, "In accordance with the Honorable High Court's order and considering his health condition and expert medical advice, Mr Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted from here to a government hospital for treatment; there has been absolutely no lathi-charge or anything of that sort." Following his forced hospitalisation, Wangchuk's wife issued a statement, saying, "I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where Wangchuk has been admitted.
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