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CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Begins Indefinite Hunger Strike After Wangchuk Is Moved to Hospital
The announcement came amid conflicting accounts surrounding Wangchuk's removal from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site. While the Delhi Police said he was shifted to hospital in compliance with a Delhi High Court order related to his deteriorating health, the CJP alleged that students were subjected to a lathicharge and that Wangchuk was forcibly taken away. Follow live updates on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike here.
How Police in Civilian Clothes Took Sonam Wangchuk Away From Protest Site
Police personnel reached the protest site early in the morning dressed in civilian clothes, with many wearing blue or white shirts, while others were seen in yellow, orange or black T-shirts. A heavy security presence was deployed and white sheets were put up around the area before officers escorted Wangchuk away, leaving many protesters with little indication of what was unfolding.
"Sonam Wanchuk Taken For Essential Care": Police Ask Protesters to Leave Jantar Mantar
Police officials moved Wangchuk to a Delhi hospital early on Saturday morning amid protests and slogan-shouting by demonstrators.
Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After Being Removed From Protest Site on Day 21 of Hunger Strike
The 59-year-old had been fasting to press for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak. His removal took place amid protests and slogan-shouting by activists of the Cockroach Janata Party, the group leading the agitation.
Watch | Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After Being Removed From Protest Site on Day 21 of Hunger Strike
Police personnel reached the protest venue in the morning and shifted Wangchuk to a hospital.
Govt tells ISRO: 'Don't accept resignations' as surge in exit requests prompts tighter rules
The directive, issued through a memorandum on Tuesday, applies mainly to Group 'A' scientific and technical staff. According to a PTI report, ISRO centres have been told not to routinely process resignation or voluntary retirement applications from scientists and engineers working on key projects.
Delhi govt to commercially utilise 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow dubbed ‘Kejriwal's Sheesh Mahal’ by BJP
The Civil Lines bungalow served as the official residence of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure and became the focus of a prolonged political dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had labelled the property the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ (Glass Palace), alleging that costly fittings were installed during the former chief minister’s stay.
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