Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital
Summary
An Indian court refused a request to release activist Sonam Wangchuk from a hospital where police took him after a hunger strike supporting the Cockroach Janta Party protest. The court agreed with the government’s decision to keep him hospitalized and scheduled another hearing for Friday.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk is an activist who began a hunger strike on June 28 supporting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement.
- Police took Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi against his wishes after three weeks of hunger strike.
- The court said doctors are only giving Wangchuk fluids and supplements with his consent and found no forced treatment.
- Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, says the hospital won’t let him leave or transfer to a private hospital despite their requests.
- Police have a large presence in the hospital, which Wangchuk’s family says restricts their movement and feels like illegal detention.
- The CJP movement began after a top judge called unemployed youth “cockroaches,” turning the insult into a protest symbol.
- Protesters demand the resignation of India’s Education Minister and reform of the exam system after a leaked test caused millions of students to retake medical entrance exams.
- The protest highlights broader issues in India with education, corruption, and student suicides linked to exam stress.
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