Artists Arrested for Unauthorized Wangchuk Portraits as He Strikes in Delhi
On Saturday, Guwahati Police arrested Nakul Mili and Gaurav Singh for painting portraits of activist Sonam Wangchuk without permission near Basistha flyover and Jyoti-Bishnu International Art Theatre. The arrests came as Wangchuk was admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on a hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Police registered a case at Dispur Police Station, with another ongoing investigation for an additional portrait painting incident.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk agreed to end his 21-day hunger strike if the government meets his three demands.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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