In a Democracy, Resignations Cannot Be Won Through Hunger Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The images emerging from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past several weeks have reignited one of the oldest constitutional dilemmas in Indian democracy. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over

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Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks With Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has appealed to the Union government to begin discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, warning that it should not continue testing the limits of the educationist and climate activist during his indefinite hunger strike. Hazare said the government should clearly accept or reject Wangchuk’s demands but questioned why it was unwilling to hold […]

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Rahul Gandhi Backs Sonam Wangchuk, Calls His Removal from Jantar Mantar ‘Wrong’

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has come out in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, criticising the government’s decision to remove him from Jantar Mantar while he was on an indefinite hunger strike. In a post on social media, Gandhi accused the Modi government of being guided by the principles of “Asatya” (falsehood) and “Hinsa” (violence),

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Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised as Health Deteriorates During Hunger Strike

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. Doctors said he was severely dehydrated and physically weak following prolonged fasting and required continuous medical monitoring. Doctors Warn of Serious Health Risks Hospital officials said Wangchuk was

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From Wangchuk to Ethanol: PM Modi and Amit Shah’s Biggest Political Risk

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2026

Over the past decade, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has accumulated an extraordinary reservoir of political capital. This credibility was not built through caution or incrementalism. It was earned through decisive action on issues considered fundamental to India’s national interests. The abrogation of Article 370 in

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An Asymmetric Threat: Why the State Must Investigate the Roots of the CJP Movement

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

In the grand, exhausting theater of Indian politics, building a genuine grassroots movement has historically required years of calloused feet, local sweat, and brick-by-brick organizational grit. Yet, if we are to believe the breathless corporate media narrative currently spinning out of New Delhi, all it takes in 2026 to beat the ruling party’s digital reach […]

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Centre Opposes Sonam Wangchuk Medical Release

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2026

The Union government told the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk does not require release on medical grounds, stating that his health condition is stable and under regular monitoring. Sonam Wangchuk Health Status In Court During the hearing, the Centre informed the court that medical evaluations did not indicate any alarming health issue. Authorities said […]

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Supreme Court Flags Sonam Wangchuk’s Health, Urges Review of Detention

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and asked the Central government whether it could reconsider his continued detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Supreme Court Raises Health Concerns of Sonam Wangchuk A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that medical […]

South India State News

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Released After 36 Hours

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained for nearly 36 hours as his ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ approached the national capital, has been released. The Union Home Ministry has assured Wangchuk of a meeting with either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or President Droupadi Murmu soon to discuss the concerns of Ladakh and its people. Detention […]