Delhi protest: Sonam Wangchuk warns of fresh fast if detainees not released
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed severe concern over the detention of student leaders and activists in New Delhi. He deemed it “a state of undeclared emergency” and threatened another fast unless the detainees are released by tomorrow. Notable political figures, such as Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Neha Bora, Yogendra Yadav, and Prashant Bhushan, were among those arrested ahead of the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk, who had earlier fasted for weeks in June to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak, was hospitalized on the 21st day due to health concerns. His fast gained widespread support from students, activists, and opposition leaders. If the detainees are not freed by tomorrow, Wangchuk will consider another fast or a peaceful march, urging the youth to maintain absolute peace.
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