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Wangchuk's hunger strike: Centre displaying "dictatorial" attitude, says Patole

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 …

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 …