Rahul Gandhi calls Wangchuk's removal 'wrong', says force won't deter students
Gandhi said the activist’s removal was wrong and accused the Centre of suppressing peaceful protest over paper leaks, education costs and student suicides.
- On Saturday, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticized the Narendra Modi government for removing climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, calling the action "wrong."
- Delhi Police moved Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital early Saturday following a 20-day hunger strike, citing medical advice and directions from the Delhi High Court.
- Gandhi linked the protest to broader systemic concerns, stating, "Paper leaks, the rising cost of education, and student suicides are critical issues for India's future." Force cannot deter students, he asserted.
- In a social media post, Gandhi characterized the "core tenets" of the Modi government as "Asatya" and "Hinsa" , objecting to the removal of an activist engaged in non-violent protest.
- Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh condemned the removal as an attack on democracy, while organizers confirmed the July 20 march to Parliament will proceed as scheduled.
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'Wrong': Rahul Gandhi's First Reaction to Wangchuk's Removal From Jantar Mantar
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="93" data-end="327">Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised the Centre after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from his protest site at Jantar Mantar and admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.</p> <p data-start="329" data-end="523">In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of acting against a peaceful protes…
'Asatya and Hinsa': Rahul Gandhi Slams Sonam Wangchuk's Removal From Jantar Mantar
Rahul Gandhi criticises the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, calling it an attack on peaceful protest, as Delhi Police cite health concerns and the July 20 Parliament march remains on schedule.
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