Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has strongly criticised the Central Government over the removal of Ladakh-based social activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, alleging that the activist was forcibly taken to a hospital after observing a 21-day hunger strike.
Addressing the issue, Singh accused the government of using force against a peaceful protest and described the action as an example of the “arrogance of power.” His remarks came after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital following concerns over his health during the prolonged fast.
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Sanjay Singh Levels Serious Allegations
Reacting to the developments, Sanjay Singh alleged that 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk had been peacefully observing a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for 21 days when police personnel allegedly intervened and removed him from the protest site.
According to Singh, Sonam Wangchuk was taken from the venue and admitted to a hospital despite his ongoing protest. The AAP leader further claimed that students who were present at the protest site were also subjected to a police lathicharge during the operation.
Making his criticism of the government public, Singh said the incident reflected what he described as the “arrogance of power” and questioned the manner in which the protest was handled.
Protest at Jantar Mantar
As per the claims made by Sanjay Singh, Sonam Wangchuk had been staging a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for 21 consecutive days. The protest was being carried out peacefully when, according to the AAP MP, police officials removed the activist from the site and shifted him to a hospital.
The allegations made by Singh have brought renewed political attention to the incident, with the opposition questioning the government’s handling of the protest.
Allegations of Police Action Against Students
Apart from raising concerns over Wangchuk’s removal, Sanjay Singh also alleged that students present at the protest venue were lathicharged during the police action.
According to Singh, those accompanying the activist were dispersed by police while Wangchuk was taken away for medical treatment. He described the incident as an excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
The allegations have become a key point in the political debate surrounding the incident.
Attack on the Central Government
Launching a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government, Sanjay Singh claimed that the handling of the protest reflected an attitude of power rather than democratic engagement.
He alleged that forcibly removing a social activist who had been observing a peaceful hunger strike raised serious questions about the government’s approach towards dissent and public protests.
Calling the action “arrogance of power,” Singh urged people to take note of what he described as an attempt to suppress a peaceful movement.
Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital
The political remarks came after Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to a hospital following health concerns arising during his prolonged hunger strike.
The hospitalization of the activist became the focus of national attention, prompting reactions from several political leaders, including Sanjay Singh.
While Singh alleged that Wangchuk was forcibly removed from the protest site, the issue has since become the subject of political discussion over the circumstances under which the activist was shifted for medical care.
Political Reactions Intensify
The incident has triggered fresh political reactions, with Sanjay Singh making the government’s handling of the protest a major issue.
His comments centred on two key allegations:
- Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from Jantar Mantar after 21 days of fasting.
- Students present at the protest site were allegedly lathicharged during the police action.
Through his statement, Singh sought to question the government’s response to the protest and criticised the administration’s handling of the situation.
Focus Remains on the Allegations
The controversy continues to attract public attention following the allegations made by the AAP MP.
At the centre of the political debate are Singh’s claims regarding:
- The alleged forcible removal of Sonam Wangchuk from the protest venue.
- His subsequent hospitalization.
- The alleged use of force against students present at Jantar Mantar.
- His criticism of the Central Government over the incident.
The issue has sparked discussion over the treatment of peaceful protests and the political response to the hospitalization of the Ladakh-based activist.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has levelled serious allegations against the Central Government over the removal of social activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar after a 21-day hunger strike. According to Singh, Wangchuk was forcibly taken to a hospital by police personnel, while students accompanying him were allegedly lathicharged during the operation. Singh described the incident as an example of the “arrogance of power” and launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the handling of the protest.
The statements made by Sanjay Singh have added a political dimension to the incident involving Sonam Wangchuk. As the matter continues to draw attention, the allegations made by the AAP leader remain at the centre of the ongoing public and political discussion.
