'It's a shame': Opposition slams Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar; BJP defends move
Opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi criticized the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, calling it an attack on peaceful protest.
Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days to support students protesting alleged irregularities in exams, including the NEET paper leak case.
Delhi Police removed Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital, citing health monitoring per court directions.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led government of suppressing dissent, calling Wangchuk's removal 'wrong'.
BJP defended the action, while Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned the timing, noting a new Delhi police commissioner was appointed the day before.
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