{
  "id": 10200870,
  "title": "'Supported when they were weak, now...': Sonam Wangchuk on CJP's protest call against CEC Gyanesh Kumar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/supported-when-they-were-weak-now-sonam-wangchuk-on-cjps-protest-call",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T11:18:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-backs-cjp-protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-election-commission-abhijeet-dipke-call-for-october-2-101790504695763.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed his support for the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) call for the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Wangchuk, who offered full support during a previous protest against the NEET UG paper leak, praised the CJP's growing voice now that they are stronger. The CJP has called for nationwide protests on October 2 if Kumar does not step down amid allegations of dissent within the election commission. Wangchuk, while not able to personally attend the protest, voiced his initial support for the cause, emphasizing the importance of clean elections in India.",
  "summary": "The Ladakhi activist said October 2 was a \"very sacred day\" as it marked the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sonam Wangchuk supports CJP's call for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.",
    "Wangchuk backed similar protest against NEET UG paper leak.",
    "CJP plans nationwide protests on October 2 if Kumar doesn't step down."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Ladakh firing: Sonam Wangchuk demands inquiry report, cases withdrawal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/ladakh-firing-sonam-wangchuk-demands-inquiry-report-cases-withdrawal",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:53:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "2025 Ladakh violence: Wangchuk seeks release of inquiry report, higher compensation for victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/2025-ladakh-violence-wangchuk-seeks-release-of-inquiry-report-higher",
        "published": "2026-09-27T10:18:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}