Sonam Wangchuk Rebukes CJP? Activist Says 'Celebrate With Restraint' Amid Victory Party Row
Sonam Wangchuk Rebukes CJP? Activist Says 'Celebrate With Restraint' Amid Victory Party Row Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 10:17 IST Videos showed members
Sonam Wangchuk Rebukes CJP? Activist Says 'Celebrate With Restraint' Amid Victory Party Row Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 10:17 IST Videos showed members of CJP's core team dancing and celebrating hours after the group called off its 37-day protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Rapid Read Sonam Wangchuk said that maintaining respect and humility was just as important as achieving success. Activist Sonam Wangchuk weighed in on the controversy surrounding videos of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members celebrating after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, urging supporters to mark victories with “dignity, restraint and responsibility". “Victory must be accompanied by humility," Sonam Wangchuk wrote on X (formerly Twitter), adding that maintaining respect and humility was just as important as achieving success. His remarks come amid a fierce social media debate over videos showing members of the CJP’s core team dancing and celebrating hours after the group called off its 37-day protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Read more: CJP’s Midnight Update After Govt Talks: ‘No Protester Will Be Left Alone, We Are In This Together’ Sonam Wangchuk Upset With CJP?
Without directly referring to the celebrations, Sonam Wangchuk appealed for restraint following the movement’s success. “Victory must be accompanied by humility. Celebrate with dignity, restraint, and responsibility," he said, adding that true success lies not only in achieving a goal but also in how it is acknowledged. Sonam Wangchuk emerged as one of the most prominent faces of the NEET-UG protest after joining students at Jantar Mantar. He went on an indefinite hunger strike and remained alongside protesters until he was shifted to a government-run hospital by police. He ended his 26-day fast on July 23 after the Centre assured him that no legal action would be taken against protesters and that families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the paper leak would receive compensation. Read more: Murder, Sexual Assault: AI Surveillance Flags 2,900 People With Criminal Records At Delhi Protest | Exclusive Why CJP Is Facing Criticism The controversy erupted after videos surfaced online showing CJP leaders dancing and celebrating shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down as Union Education Minister and the protest was called off.
The visuals drew criticism with some supporters of the movement arguing that the celebrations were insensitive, given that the agitation was partly driven by the deaths of NEET aspirants by suicide following the alleged paper leak. Others questioned the timing of the celebrations, pointing out that protesters in some states were still facing police action and legal cases. Responding to the criticism, CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das defended the celebrations, saying they reflected the spirit of a younger generation. “We can sit on the road for as long as it takes. We can protest while dancing. We can organise while sipping cold coffee. That’s just how this generation is. Confident, creative, resilient, and IMPOSSIBLE to stereotype," Saurav Das wrote on X. He also rejected claims that the gathering took place at a five-star hotel after senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani questioned who had funded the movement and alleged that its leaders had held a “victory party" at a luxury venue. “It wasn’t a five-star hotel. It was two-star or maybe three max," Saurav Das said, explaining that the event was held in a basement hall to honour around 150-200 volunteers, many of whom had travelled from across the country and spent 37 days participating in the protest.
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