‘Wangchuk will end quickly tomorrow if…’: What wife Gitanjali Angmo said ahead of ‘Chalo Sansad’ rally on July 20 | Today’s news
Sonam Wangchuk will quit tomorrow quickly if political leaders meet him and ensure increased responsibility for education in the Monsoon session, climate activist wife Gitanjali Angmo said on Sunday (according to a PTI report.
Sansad Chalo’s proposed march to Parliament clashes with the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, which will continue till August 13.
Wangchuk Stable, Updates Safdarjung Hospital
Dr. Prof. Providing an update on Wangchuk’s health, Manisha Thakur, head of the medical department at Safdarjung Hospital, said the activist remains under close observation.
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Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike is aimed at protesting alleged irregularities in public examinations, specifically the NEET paper leak, and advocating for reforms in the education sector.
Gitanjali Angmo has expressed her disbelief at Safdarjung Hospital over discrepancies in Sonam Wangchuk’s reported potassium levels and concerns over the hospital’s refusal to share his medical records or allow a second opinion.
Delhi Police confirmed that it had not granted permission for the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on July 20, warning participants of possible legal action for unauthorized assembly and imposing bans in Delhi.
Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after showing signs of dehydration due to a prolonged hunger strike, which required immediate medical attention as per the advice and instructions of the Delhi High Court doctors.
Supporters are being urged to continue the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march peacefully, as both Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali Angmo expressed their wish for the movement to continue, despite police warnings against unauthorized gatherings.
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“Sonam Wangchuk is admitted to VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. He is being closely monitored and monitored since yesterday. His vitals are currently stable. His blood parameters have shown slight improvement from yesterday. However, he still requires 24/7 continuous monitoring.”
“We have a multidisciplinary team looking after him. Our team also includes doctors from AIIMS Delhi and VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital. Specialists from both hospitals are of the opinion that Sonam Wangchuk requires round-the-clock medical care and monitoring.”
“If you fast for a long time, then it affects your health, it’s a kind of stress on your body and it can lead to complications. So early detection of the complication is very necessary, which can be done through monitoring. If there is any complication, if it is detected early, then it can be treated immediately and it can be taken care of.”
Janta cockroach party gathered supporters at Jantar Mantar
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday urged his supporters to gather in large numbers at Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned ‘Sansad Chalo’ march on Monday, alleging that there could be a police crackdown on the protest.
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Dipke also said activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike continues at Safdarjung Hospital, where he was forcibly taken by the Delhi Police on Saturday, as his fast in support of the CJP’s protest over paper leaks and education reforms entered its third week.
The night vigil at Jantar Mantar increases the number of people
Crowds continued to pour into Jantar Mantar through Saturday night and into Sunday morning after Abhijeet Dipke called for an overnight vigil amid fears that Delhi Police might try to clear the site ahead of Monday’s march.
The CJP circulated a series of photos and videos showing the densely packed protest ground, with Dipke sharing the image captioned “Jantar Mantar at 7.30 am”.
Delhi Police issues bans ahead of monsoon session
Security has been beefed up across the New Delhi district in anticipation of both the monsoon session and the CJP’s planned ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, with the Delhi Police using bans under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
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The heightened security follows the CJP’s announcement of a march held to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and to push for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Sharma issued X public advisory on Sunday saying that “Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.”
The ban under Section 163 of the IPC, formerly Section 144 of the Penal Code, remains in force in the entire New Delhi district, according to the DCP’s post.
“Therefore, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and gatherings of five or more persons are strictly prohibited, except at the designated venue at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission,” the post said.
The DCP warned that anyone violating the bans could face prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with other applicable laws.
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“Delhi Police appeals to all citizens to respect the law, refrain from any unauthorized assembly or march and cooperate in maintaining public peace, safety and security,” his post said.
Delhi police are tightening checks as the march remains unsanctioned
To beef up security measures, Delhi Police has deployed additional personnel, reinforced barricades and strengthened vehicle checks at key entry points, sources said on Sunday. Police sources noted that the CJP had not secured permission for the proposed march.
“We are determined not to allow any unauthorized march towards the high-security zone,” they said, adding that the preventive deployment would continue throughout the parliamentary session.
