Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and took
Forcible removal of a hunger-striking activist for protesting NEET irregularities raises concerns about suppression of dissent.
On July 18, 2026, Delhi Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day hunger strike. Left parties, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, condemned this action, accusing the government of suppressing dissent over NEET examination irregularities. They supported continuing protests and called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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