‘Don’t approve of abusive language, but…': Sonam Wangchuk amid row over PM Modi remarks
Abhijeet Dipke said that CJP will function as a “pressure group”, a decision backed by Sonam Wangchuk as well.
Sonam Wangchuk, a scientist and activist, expressed his stance on the use of abusive language against political leaders during the student protests at Jantar Mantar. He stated that while he does not approve of such language, the onus was on political leaders to understand the reasons behind the students' frustration. Wangchuk, who recently ended a 26-day hunger strike in support of students during the Jantar Mantar protest, said that he had recovered 6kg of the 11kg weight he had lost.
He emphasized that he did not want to be the face of every student protest but would continue to support genuine movements. Wangchuk's primary interests lie in the fields of education and environment, and he expressed his willingness to support any cause that raises a legitimate voice for these subjects. He advised student leader Devendra Nath Mahato, who is on a hunger strike in Ranchi, to drink water, which Mahato confirmed he had started doing.
Wangchuk's comments came amidst ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities, where the chief minister, Hemant Soren, offered talks to resolve the issue. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced that the satirical political outfit would travel to Jharkhand to support the students' protest, with Wangchuk serving as their mentor.
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