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High drama on Day 21 of Wangchuk's strike: Hospitalisation, Dipke's ‘detention’, students' lathicharge claim
India🏛️ PoliticsProgressive8 hr. ago

High drama on Day 21 of Wangchuk's strike: Hospitalisation, Dipke's ‘detention’, students' lathicharge claim

On Day 21 of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, chaotic scenes occurred at the CJP protest site in Delhi. Wangchuk, who has been fasting for 21 days in support of student protests demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities, was hospitalized by Delhi Police as per a Delhi High Court order. The police stated that the hospitalization was necessary due to Wangchuk's deteriorating health, while CJP representative Abhijeet Dipke claimed he was 'taken away forcefully.' Some students reported being lathicharged during the protest. Delhi Police denied allegations of beating protesters or detaining Dipke, stating they acted within court orders. Protesters alleged that plainclothes police disguised as a medical team attempted to remove Wangchuk and detain activists.

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High drama on Day 21 of Wangchuk's strike: Hospitalisation, Dipke's ‘detention’, students' lathicharge claim

On Day 21 of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, chaotic scenes occurred at the CJP protest site in Delhi. Wangchuk, who has been fasting for 21 days in support of student protests demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities, was hospitalized by Delhi Police as per a Delhi High Court order. The police stated that the hospitalization was necessary due to Wangchuk's deteriorating health, while CJP representative Abhijeet Dipke claimed he was 'taken away forcefully.' Some students reported being lathicharged during the protest. Delhi Police denied allegations of beating protesters or detaining Dipke, stating they acted within court orders. Protesters alleged that plainclothes police disguised as a medical team attempted to remove Wangchuk and detain activists.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a conflict between protesters and authorities, emphasizing the activists' claims of forceful removal and police crackdown. It highlights the legal justification provided by the police while giving more weight to the protesters' allegations of coercion and abuse. S

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