Society · India
Protests for Sonam Wangchuk's Release and Demands Presented to Health Minister
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike on its 23rd day, with his health condition reported as stable despite low blood sugar. Representatives of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda twice, presenting a written memorandum of demands. These demands included the immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk, alongside calls for resignation and compensation. Protests in support of Wangchuk occurred in various cities, with participants demanding Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government requested an end to the demonstrations and the restoration of normal conditions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 6 · Right 1 n = 7
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Lallantop
- Right (1): Aaj Tak