Over a new development,
BbShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray earnestly appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to withdraw his indefinite hunger strike. Wangchuk has been fasting in New Delhi in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to protest alleged examination irregularities and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The appeal by the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has resonated across the political and social spectrum, as Wangchuk’s health showed concerning signs
Had a call with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, who expressed deep concern over Sonam Sir’s rapidly deteriorating health. He earnestly appealed to Sonam Sir to end his hunger strike, saying that his well-being is of utmost importance,
In the midst of a press address in Mumbai, Thackeray urged the Centre to wake up to the gravity of the situation and called Wangchuk’s life “precious for the country. In support of the movement, Thackeray announced that his party would stage a solidarity protest in Maharashtra to coincide with the CJP’s march to Parliament in New Delhi.
The protesters have maintained that the ball is in the government’s court, insisting that the authorities should begin a dialogue rather than simply asking the activist to end his fast.
News Edit KV Raman
