CJP Parliament march July 20 highlights: Barricades, CCTV removed at Jantar Mantar
Crowds continued to pour into the Cockroach Janta Party's protest site at Jantar Mantar through the day as preparations gathered pace for Monday's march to Parliament; Sonam Wangchuk remains in hospital
CJP ‘Sansad Chalo’ news highlights: Jantar Mantar transformed into a packed protest camp with a massive influx of supporters ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march on Monday. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called for a night-long vigil and activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife said he will end his hunger strike if political leaders assure to raise education accountability in Parliament....Read More
Delhi Police made it clear that the march would not be permitted, calling the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar "illegal" and warning of action if demonstrators attempt to proceed towards Parliament.
The Delhi high court earlier in the day called on Wangchuk to cooperate with the doctors at a government hospital in Safdarjung where he was forcibly taken as his health worsened on theb 21st day of his fast.
After an urgent hearing on the plea filed by Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, the court refused to shift the climate activist to a private hospital. Delhi HC has also called for a status report on Wangchuk's health in the next three days. The hearing will now resume on July 24.
CJP has called for the march on Monday as part of its protest that calls for the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the recent exam irregularities in the NEET UG exam that had to be re-held due to a leak.
Police say no permission sought for march
Senior Delhi Police officers said the proposed march would not be allowed because it could disrupt law and order in one of the capital's most sensitive security zones.
Officials said any large gathering moving towards Parliament could create public safety concerns and severely affect traffic in central Delhi. They added that protesters could be detained if they attempted to breach security arrangements.
A senior police officer familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times on condition of anonymity that organisers had neither informed the police nor sought permission for the march.
“CJP spokesperson Abhijeet Dipke has never informed us or applied for a permission for the Sansad Chalo march. It’s a completely illegal protest because they only had permission for one day. We even made them sign undertakings. Now, they have extended it without any permission. Also, for the march, we only approached them but they have not even applied for a permission,” the officer said.
Protest under scrutiny
According to police, the original permission granted to CJP was only for a one-day demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Officers claimed that the protest was later extended without official clearance, making the ongoing sit-in unauthorised.
The police stance comes as the agitation gains visibility, with activists and opposition leaders rallying behind Wangchuk and demanding that the union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign from his post.
Meanwhile, Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after the Delhi high court directed authorities to closely monitor his health. Doctors have said he is weak and mildly dehydrated after days of fasting but remains stable.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 06:56:07 AM IST
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- 20 Jul 2026, 06:49:49 AM IST
CJP protest: Key updates
• Heavy security was deployed at the Jantar Mantar early on Monday, with a riot vehicle at the protest site and barricades put up at the main entry point.
• Abhijeet Dipke, in a video message shared on X, appealed to students to take part in the July 20 protest march. He urged them to maintain peace and discipline during the demonstration.
• Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk has set terms to end his indefinite fast, urging for the Centre to take accountability or for MPs' assurance that the issue of the paper leaks would be raised in Parliament.
• Delhi Police has issued a public advisory stating that no permission has been granted for the proposed CJP march to Parliament on July 20. The force said prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS are in place in New Delhi.
• CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told protesters that only three slogans — "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," "Dharmendra Pradhan istifa do," and "Inqalab Zindabad" — should be raised during the demonstration. Ranka urged the crowd not to chant anything else.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 06:28:11 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Riot vehicle at site, security deployed at Jantar Mantar
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Authorities deployed security personnel outside Jantar Mantar in Delhi ahead of a proposed march to Parliament by the CJP on Monday. Police personnel were seen maintaining a vigil around the protest site, while a riot control vehicle was also at the Jantar Mantar.
- 20 Jul 2026, 05:47:09 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Abhijeet Dipke urges students to join July 20 march in video message
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, in a video message shared on X, appealed to students to take part in the July 20 protest march. He urged them to maintain peace and discipline during the demonstration.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 05:24:01 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Delhi Police says no permission granted for march, cites Section 163 BNSS restrictions
Delhi Police has issued a public advisory stating that no permission has been granted for the proposed CJP march to Parliament on July 20. The force said prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS are in place in New Delhi.
- 20 Jul 2026, 04:40:19 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: CJP asks protesters to stick to three approved slogans during demonstration
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka told protesters that only three slogans — "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," "Dharmendra Pradhan istifa do," and "Inqalab Zindabad" — should be raised during the demonstration. Ranka urged the crowd not to chant anything else.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 04:00:38 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Police install barricades at Tolstoy Marg near protest site
Police installed barricades on Tolstoy Marg, the main entry route to the protest site, leaving a small entrance open for people to enter. Protesters initially objected but were urged by volunteers to avoid confrontation and remain peaceful.
- 20 Jul 2026, 02:55:40 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Volunteers urge people to stay vigilant, record disruptive activities and share online
Volunteers used handheld megaphones to ask participants to remain alert, document any disruptive activities, and share videos on social media while tagging the Cockroach Janta Party's official handles.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 02:08:37 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: No change in security checks at entry-exit point near Kerala House
At the entry-exit point towards Kerala House, there has been no change in the security arrangements, as searching and frisking through DFMDs and manually by personnel continue. There is also there is almost no change in the gathering of people at the protest venue.
- 20 Jul 2026, 02:06:04 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: More big security changes at Jantar Mantar hours before Monday's rally
The Ekshana van, which is a surveillance vehicle fitted with face recognitions cameras has also been removed from the protest venue. Power supply to the door frame metal detectors (DFMDs) has also been discontinued.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 01:36:41 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Police claim barricade removed to ‘accommodate large crowd’
As speculations among protesters grows, many are asking police officials if they are preparing their removal from the protest venue. Officials are telling them that they are removing the iron barricades to create space for the large gathering of people.
- 20 Jul 2026, 01:32:08 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Police shift barricades, remove CCTV at Jantar Mantar
Delhi Police have started shifting barricades and their vehicle mounted X-ray baggage scanner vehicle from Jantar Mantar. A CCTV camera installed on one of barricades was also removed. A heavy hammer to remove some iron barricades that were earlier fixed through welding was also brought.
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- 20 Jul 2026, 12:11:58 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: CJP founder thanks Uddhav and Aditya Thackeray
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav and his son Aditya Thackeray for organizing a rally in Mumbai on Sunday in support of Sonam Wangchuk and CJP. "All of us who are protesting at Jantar Mantar for 29 days are grateful for your support," he wrote.
- 20 Jul 2026, 12:05:28 AM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Abhijit Dipke tells protestors to gather at Jantar Mantar at 9am
CJP founder Abhijit Dipke issued a fresh call later Sunday night to protestors to start gathering at Jantar Mantar today at 9am. Meanwhile, Delhi Police maintains that permission for the march to Parliament will not be granted.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 11:00:29 PM IST
CJP's march to Parliament LIVE: Wangchuk's wife says will lead in his absence, has 2-pronged advice for protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, on Sunday said she would lead the July 20 protest to Parliament in his place, adding that the activist remains committed to continuing his indefinite hunger strike even in hospital.
Her announcement came after the Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief on Angmo's plea seeking Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital.
“Had we been allowed to shift today, we could have gone to Medanta (hospital) and then arrived at the protest site by tomorrow morning. But we knew they wouldn't allow that. I am ready to represent Sonam Wangchuk, and I will definitely join the march tomorrow,” she told reporters.
“To all the students and parents coming to join the march tomorrow, I would say: keep two things in mind. First, let us conduct this march in a completely peaceful manner. Second, remain vigilant against nefarious elements who might try to disrupt it; let us stay alert and avoid falling into their traps. Attempts might be made to incite trouble or give the event a different complexion...,” she further said.
- 19 Jul 2026, 10:40:19 PM IST
CJP's big claim ahead of march: 20,000 people ‘at and around Jantar Mantar’
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (PTI) CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that nearly 20,000 people were "at and around Jantar Mantar" even before the scheduled mobilisation.
In a post on X, Das further said, "… and it's not even July 20 yet. Dharmendra Pradhan — your day of reckoning is here."
The protest also drew support from several political leaders and public figures. Actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj visited Jantar Mantar during the day, joining Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat and AAP leader Manish Sisodia in expressing solidarity with the agitation on Sunday.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 10:29:13 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Heavy police deployment near Parliament Street ahead of gathering
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Police personnel carrying lathis have been deployed near the SBI building on Parliament Street, while several police and private buses are stationed on both sides of the road.
- 19 Jul 2026, 10:27:25 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh addresses gathering from stage at Jantar
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh is addressing a gathering from the stage at Jantar Mantar.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 10:17:37 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Security stepped up ahead of CJP march; protesters gather for night vigil at Jantar Mantar
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed march to Parliament on Monday to press for education reforms, political leaders, actors and common people thronged the protest site at Jantar Mantar here, even as authorities put in place elaborate security arrangements and said that no permission has been sought for any such procession.
"We are determined not to allow any unauthorised march towards the high-security zone," police sources said, stressing that prohibitory orders have been imposed in New Delhi district and warning against any violation.
Police have converted several entry points into high-security zones with multi-layered barricades, enhanced surveillance, anti-sabotage checks and round-the-clock patrolling in New Delhi, Central Delhi and parts of North Delhi ahead of the CJP march, the sources said.
On Sunday, several opposition leaders supported the "Chalo Sansad" march, which coincides with the opening day of the Monsoon Session.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 09:55:28 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: HC refuses to interfere with Wangchuk's treatment; Activist gives call to make CJP march 'big success'
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: A day after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site, the Delhi High Court on Sunday said the government decision was not arbitrary and refused to interfere with his treatment at the Safdarjung Hospital, where he "continued" his hunger strike for the 22nd day.
As the government had decided to shift Wangchuk to a hospital "on account of his medical condition, this court does not find the same to be an arbitrary action", Justice Mini Pushkarna said after Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, moved the court for an urgent hearing seeking permission to shift him to a private facility.
"Since the doctors at Safdarjung hospital are closely monitoring the health of Mr Sonam Wangchuk and have only administered oral fluids, potassium chloride and oral ORS without sugar with consent of Mr Sonam Wangchuk, it cannot be said that any force is being used or his body autonomy is being violated in any manner," said the court, adding no interim orders are required at the present stage.
The hospital said Wangchuk had been given required medical care and that the treating teams of doctors from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi, opine that "sustained medical intervention and round-the-clock clinical monitoring remain essential to promptly detect and manage any potential complications".
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- 19 Jul 2026, 09:29:01 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Wangchuk will end fast if Parliament session focuses on education accountability, says Gitanjali Angmo
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Activist Sonam Wangchuk will call off his indefinite hunger strike if political leaders meet him at the Safdarjung Hospital and assure him that the issue of education accountability will be raised during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday, his wife Gitanjali Angmo said on Sunday.
Addressing protesters at the Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been spearheading a movement against the alleged NEET paper leak, seeking education reforms, Angmo said Wangchuk has conveyed that he would end his fast provided there is a commitment from political parties to take up the issue in Parliament.
"If political leaders meet Sonam at the hospital and assure him that they will raise the issue of education accountability during the Monsoon Session, he will end his hunger strike tomorrow," Angmo said.
- 19 Jul 2026, 08:46:59 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Delhi Police invoke section 163
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- 19 Jul 2026, 08:39:10 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Wife conveys Sonam Wangchuk's appeal for peaceful protest
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: Gitanjali Angmo conveyed his husband Sonam Wangchuk's message to the agitators at Jantar Mantar.
"Sonam has requested to take our march tomorrow peacefully and don't let this protest be misused," she said.
- 19 Jul 2026, 07:58:18 PM IST
CJP July 20 Parliament march LIVE: No nod for CJP's Parliament march on Monday, says Delhi police
PUBLIC ADVISORY
— DCP New Delhi (@DCPNewDelhi) July 19, 2026
In view of reports of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP on 20.07.2026 (Monday), Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.
Prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS…Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi Police has categorically clarified that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.
Prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS (erstwhile section 144 CrPC) is in force in the New Delhi District. Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited*, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, with prior permission.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 07:19:51 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Actor Prakash Raj visits Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Actor Prakash Raj visited Jantar Mantar again on Sunday to express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and lend his support to the ongoing protest.
- 19 Jul 2026, 07:00:50 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Manish Sisodia visits Jantar Mantar
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia visited Jantar Mantar on Sunday to express solidarity with the protest and extend his support to the movement.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 06:54:37 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: To keep India alive, we need people like Sonam Wangchuk, says NC President Farooq Abdullah
On activist Sonam Wangchuk, NC President Farooq Abdullah says, "Given the current situation, I wish to say this to the people of India, if we are to save India, we must save its democracy. India belongs to all of us and not to just one person. That is why it is so vibrant and diverse. We want India to remain vibrant, democracy to endure within it and for people to be valued. Yet, that sense of valuing people seems to be missing these days. I salute this son who is risking his life for the cause of his people. No one is separate from India, but to keep India alive, we need people like him."
- 19 Jul 2026, 06:06:00 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: 30-40 police personnel outside his room, says Wangchuk's wife
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo says, "Every free citizen of India has right to choose their medical treatment; 30-40 police personnel stationed outside his room and do not allow us to take our phones inside."
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- 19 Jul 2026, 05:42:47 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: 'Not only Wangchuk's fight,' says Khesari Lal Yadav
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav has expressed support for the CJP protest and Sonam Wangchuk.
"I believe this is not just Sonam Wangchuk's fight, it is the fight of every parent and belongs to every mother and father who works tirelessly day and night to provide education for their children, envisioning a bright future for their family and the nation, all while striving to make our country a better place. This struggle does not just affect the students; it impacts parents across the entire nation and every single citizen living in this country. This is everyone's fight," he told news agency PTI.
- 19 Jul 2026, 05:20:49 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Wife Gitanjali Angmo says Wangchuk's health 'not deteriorating'
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: After Delhi HC turned down the request to transfer Wangchuk to a private hospital, his wife, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo stated that the reports claiming Sonam Wangchuk's health was deteriorating are false.
"They said they brought him in because they were deeply concerned about his health as it was declining. But these claims are incorrect," she told reporters after the hearing ended.
"If you were truly so concerned about his health, why did you send police personnel in plainclothes? Why did you so ruthlessly pick him up, put him on a stretcher, and take him away? You could have simply come to conduct a medical test and informed his family that a certain level was low and you wished to take him in for that reason," she added.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 05:01:44 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: 'Deaf and dumb govt will be forced to listen', says CJP as supporters gather at Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: As Wangchuk remains in the hospital due to his deteriorating health, protestors and supporters continue to gather at Jantar Mantar for the CJP protest.
In fresh visuals shared from the protest site, the Cockroach Janta Party said that government will be forced to listen to the youth.
"The deaf and dumb government will be forced to listen and speak to the youth!" wrote CJP.
- 19 Jul 2026, 04:21:22 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi HC says Wangchuk free to decide on cooperating with doctors
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Delhi high court has stated that Sonam Wangchuk should cooperate with the doctors, however, did not issue a directive for the climate activist.
“Sonam Wangchuk will cooperate with doctors, if he so chooses, I am not directing,” the court stated.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 03:50:40 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi HC gives three days for status report on Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: After stating that no interim order is required at this stage, the Delhi High Court on Sunday called on doctors and the Centre to provide a statu report on Sonam Wangchuk's health within the next three days.
The hearing will now resume on July 24.
- 19 Jul 2026, 03:46:49 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Wangchuk denying IV fluids, doctors tell Delhi HC
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Addressing the Delhi high court, a doctor, who belongs to the team supervising Sonam Wangchuk said that the activist is being treated accordingly and with consent.
“We have been treating Wangchuk. He started some oral fluids, and in the evening, he started taking potassium chloride orally and some oral ORS without sugar. We have been trying to talk to him continuously for IV fluids but he has denied it," the doctor said.
“He [Wangchuk] needs to have vitamins. Some of his parameters are borderline and some has been on the lower side like potassium and sugar level have been on lower side of normal,” the doctor added.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 03:38:58 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi HC bench notes Wangchuk ‘not in detention’
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Delhi high court has said that it has to see a larger picture, adding that Sonam Wangchuk was not detained by the police.
“Court has to see a larger picture. Mr Wangchuk is not in detention, but the wife, brother and brother in law have been given access,” Justice Pushkarna said on Sunday.
- 19 Jul 2026, 03:32:05 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Activist can be shifted to AIIMS, says Centre in Delhi HC
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Centre's lawyer has argued that the HC's earlier order to monitor Wangchuk's health had guided the action taken.
“He should, like any other individual in this country, have complete faith in doctors (at the government hospital),” remarked ASG Chetan Sharma, suggesting that Sonam Wangchuk could be shifted to AIIMS, the premier government hospital “where the President of India takes treatment too”.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 03:21:39 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Centre refutes Angmo's claim, says 24x7 access has been granted
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Appearing for the Centre, ASG Chetan Sharma stated that Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has 24x7 access to the activist and doctors in Safrdajung.
Applying for the petition, Angmo stated that approximately 30 police personnel were deployed on the hospital floor, with over 100 personnel stationed across the hospital premises, severely restricting the movement of those accompanying him. - 19 Jul 2026, 03:18:29 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Centre says intervention was needed due to activist's deteriorating health
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: ASG Chetan Sharma for Centre says that Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung due to his deteriorating condition.
“18 days of fasting in a weather which is humid and dehydrate any normal person and if you are on a fast, in this weather this leads to ketosis syndrome. It will not be in parameters but it can later lead to shock and Hypokalemia. This has to be potassium centric but at the same time on all round appreciation of the medical conditon. We do not have 1 but 2 doctors. He is admitted in emergency division,” he says.
The law officer added that whatever has been administered to Wangchuk has been administered with his consent.
- HT's Shruti Kakkar
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- 19 Jul 2026, 03:12:14 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: No access being given, claim Kapil Sibal in Delhi HC
Sonam Wangchuk LIVE: Advocate Kapil Sibal, who is appearing before the court for Sonam Wangchuk, stated that they intend to shift the activist to Medanta.
Sibal says that currently, they’re seeking a limited prayer for discharge. He says that the hospital is not being given access to his own doctors, lawyers, and they do not know what prescription is being prescribed
- From HT's Shruti Kakkar
- 19 Jul 2026, 03:05:46 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi HC begins hearing
Sonam Wangchuk LIVE: The Delhi HC hearing regarding Sonam Wangchuk's discharge and transfer to another hospital has begun.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 02:41:49 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: What is the plea in Delhi HC about?
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: As per earlier reports, the plea, filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, calls for the activist's discharge from Safdarjung, and into a hospital of their choice.
This plea was filed after Wangchuk was “forcibly” taken to the hospital on Saturday, days after the high court called on authorities to monitor the activist's health.
- 19 Jul 2026, 02:24:23 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: 'Full faith in judiciary,' says Wangchuk's wife ahead of Delhi HC hearing
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of Sonam Wangchuk, confirmed that the Delhi high court will be hearing their case regarding the discharge of the activist from Safdarjung.
"The case has been listed at 2.30 pm before Justice Mini Pushkarna! We have full faith in the judiciary and the High Court of Delhi!! Thank you @VTankha ji, @KapilSibal ji and Bahuli Sharma for once again helping us pro bono and fighting for us!!," Angmo wrote on X.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 02:19:27 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Delhi traffic police's advisory for July 20 ahead of Parliament session
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory detailing special traffic arrangements that will be implemented for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which is scheduled to begin on Monday.
The monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13. The police, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), noted that heavy vehicular movement and traffic restrictions are expected in and around the Parliament area.
“Special traffic arrangements will be in place during the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026, commencing from 20.07.2026 in the jurisdiction of New Delhi Range,” the post read.
Along with the Parliament session, the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a march to the parliament building as part of their protest.
- 19 Jul 2026, 01:58:46 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Justice Mini Pushkarna likely to hear Wangchuk transfer plea
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Sonam Wangchuk's wife's petition seeking the activist's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private medical facility is likely to be heard by a bench led by Justice Mini Pushkarna.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 01:55:07 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: HC hearing on hospital transfer plea at 2:30 pm
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Delhi High Court is set to hear at 2:30 pm on Sunday a petition filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, seeking the activist's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private medical facility of the family's choice.
via Shruti Kakkar
- 19 Jul 2026, 01:44:41 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: CJP calls supporters to join 'Sansad Chalo' march at 9 am
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Sunday issued a fresh call for supporters to join its planned "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament, despite Delhi Police saying the procession will not be permitted.
In a post on social media, the organisation said: “Chalo Sansad!! For a Better Tomorrow, For a Better Education System & Most Importantly for Accountability!”
The march is scheduled to begin at 9 am from Jantar Mantar, with CJP leaders urging supporters to gather in large numbers ahead of the proposed march to Parliament.
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- 19 Jul 2026, 01:29:35 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Safdarjung releases Wangchuk's case summary, says activist refused IV fluids and medication
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday released a detailed case summary of Sonam Wangchuk, stating that the activist was admitted at 7:40 am on July 18 after being brought in by Delhi Police following a 20-day fast and complaints of generalised weakness.
According to the hospital, Wangchuk was conscious and had stable pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation at the time of admission, but doctors observed signs of dehydration, including mucosal dryness and decreased skin turgor. Medical tests revealed compensated acidosis and low potassium levels of around 2.9 mEq/l, while urinary ketones increased from 1+ at admission to 3+ later in the day, reported PTI.
The hospital said doctors advised intravenous fluids, but Wangchuk refused IV treatment, oral rehydration fluids and other medications. It added that he continues to be monitored closely and is being counselled to accept treatment.
- 19 Jul 2026, 01:14:45 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: BJD's Naveen Patnaik urges Centre to hold talks with protesting students
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Sunday called on the government to engage in a meaningful dialogue with students who have been protesting peacefully for days.
In a post on X, Patnaik said the students should be given a platform to express their views. “A vibrant democracy advances through dialogue, not silence—and this dialogue is most vital when it involves the youth of the nation,” he said.
Expressing support for the agitation, the former Odisha chief minister added that the BJD “stands firmly with the youth and students of the country.”
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- 19 Jul 2026, 12:56:50 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Wangchuk conscious and stable, but remains weak due to fast, says hospital
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday said activist Sonam Wangchuk remains fully conscious and alert, though doctors continue to monitor him closely due to the impact of his prolonged fast.
Medical Superintendent Dr Charu Bamba said Wangchuk's vital parameters, including blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen saturation, remain normal. However, she noted that there are some minor deviations in his laboratory parameters for which he is receiving treatment.
“He continues to remain on fast therefore he is very weak and also can lead to deviation and complications,” Bamba said, adding that doctors believe he requires continuous monitoring and must be kept prepared for any medical intervention needed.
- 19 Jul 2026, 12:41:29 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: Woman claims responsibility for ink attack on Dipke, cites ‘mockery’ of Lord Ram
Sonam Wangchuk news LIVE: A woman who identified herself as men's rights activist Barkha Trehan has claimed responsibility for throwing ink at Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke during the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar.
Speaking to news agency ANI after the incident, Trehan said she was not opposed to peaceful protests but alleged that the agitation was being driven by a political agenda rather than the NEET issue. “I am not at all opposed to peaceful protest. I have no affiliation or connection with any political party,” she said.
Explaining her actions, Trehan said, “I threw the ink at Abhijeet simply as a way of protesting; I felt compelled to act,” while also levelling allegations against Dipke and his associates.
"Abhijeet and his associates were laughing and mocking Lord Shri Ram and Goddess Sita right there on the stage… I threw the ink at Abhijeet simply as a way of protesting; I felt compelled to act… I never tolerate such things, whether the remarks are directed at Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali, or Lord Shri Ram," she added.
Her claims could not be independently verified.
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