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Bollywood celebs condemn violence against protestors

Bollywood celebs condemn violence against protestors

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held the Sansad Chalo march towards the Parilament House in New Delhi on Monday, July 20. However, the protests turned tense after clashes broke out between protesters and security personnel. Similarly, detentions also took place at the Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai, where protests were taking place. As visuals of the conflicts surfaced on social media, several celebrities, including Huma Qureshi, Anurag Kashyap, Bhumi Pednekar, and others, condemned the violence.  Celebs condemn violence during CJP protest Celebrities called for peace, accountability, and the safeguarding of democratic freedom, while expressing solidarity with those affected by the unrest. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

Delhi HC orders daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia passed the directions while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rakesh Kumar Sahni, who had expressed concern over Wangchuk’s deteriorating health during the prolonged fast Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union Government and the Delhi Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. A Division Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to the respondents after hearing preliminary submissions and listed the matter for further hearing on Thursday. Court takes up plea citing urgent health concerns The PIL was heard after petitioner Rakesh Kumar Saini, appearing virtually as petitioner-in-person, requested urgent consideration of the matter, citing Wangchuk’s deteriorating health. During the hearing, Saini submitted that Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike had significantly affected his health and that immediate judicial intervention was necessary to safeguard his life. Taking note of the urgency, the Bench directed the Union Government and the Delhi Government to clarify their stand on the issues raised in the petition before the next hearing. No government counsel present during hearing The Delhi High Court noted that no …

Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end indefinite fast

Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end indefinite fast

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, while urging the Union government to initiate dialogue with the protesters. In an open letter addressed to the protesters, Tharoor said Parliament’s Monsoon Session, beginning next week, would provide an opportunity to raise the concerns of students in the country’s highest legislative forum. He also described dialogue between the government and the protesters as an act of statesmanship. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PIL in Delhi HC seeks medical aid, force-feeding for Sonam Wangchuk

PIL in Delhi HC seeks medical aid, force-feeding for Sonam Wangchuk

The petitioner has urged the court to direct the Union Government and the Delhi Government to ensure immediate medical treatment for Wangchuk, initiate dialogue over the issues raised during his protest and take all necessary steps to safeguard his life Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link