Wangchuk's hunger strike: Centre displaying "dictatorial" attitude, says Patole
Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole on Sunday accused the Centre of displaying a “dictatorial” attitude after activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital by the Delhi Police during his hunger strike, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra’s Pune, Patole claimed the government’s actions were undermining democratic values and questioned the manner in which Wangchuk was removed from the protest site. Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after completing 21 days of his hunger strike. According to a senior Delhi Police official, the decision was taken in compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court after Wangchuk’s health reportedly deteriorated. Officials said he was admitted to receive the necessary medical treatment, the news agency reported. Congress to join protest Patole said the Congress would participate in a protest march against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session on Monday. He alleged that the government’s handling of Wangchuk’s protest reflected an attempt to suppress democratic dissent. The Congress leader also demanded strict action against those allegedly involved …

