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IN PHOTOS: Tensions escalate at Jantar Mantar as Dipke begins hunger strike after Wangchuk’s removal

Updated On: 18 July, 2026 02:04 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital. The move triggered chaotic scenes, with supporters protesting the transfer and alleging that Wangchuk was taken away against his will. (Pics/ PTI)

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Abhijeet Dipke has begun an indefinite hunger strike, reaffirming that its proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on July 20 will go ahead as planned. (Pics/ PTI)
Abhijeet Dipke has begun an indefinite hunger strike, reaffirming that its proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on July 20 will go ahead as planned. (Pics/ PTI)
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Delhi police on Saturday began removing protesters at Jantar Mantar after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike

Delhi police on Saturday began removing protesters at Jantar Mantar after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike

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A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area

A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area

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Delhi Police urged the protesters at Jantar Mantar to vacate the site peacefully at the earliest

Delhi Police urged the protesters at Jantar Mantar to vacate the site peacefully at the earliest

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Dipke claimed that he was beaten up and was detained by Delhi Police

Dipke claimed that he was beaten up and was detained by Delhi Police

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Police personnel reached the protest site in the morning and shifted Wangchuk to the hospital amid sloganeering and protests by fellow activists

Police personnel reached the protest site in the morning and shifted Wangchuk to the hospital amid sloganeering and protests by fellow activists

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The police action came ahead of a scheduled hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding Wangchuk’s health

The police action came ahead of a scheduled hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding Wangchuk’s health

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Security personnel detain CJP supporters as they raise slogans following Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation

Security personnel detain CJP supporters as they raise slogans following Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation

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Wangchuk began his hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination

Wangchuk began his hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination

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He had also announced a march on July 20 from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House to press for his demands on the first day of the Monsoon Session.

He had also announced a march on July 20 from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House to press for his demands on the first day of the Monsoon Session.

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