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Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike

Headline from KOB 4, on the newest of 2 developments

Authorities have forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike. The strike is part of the Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform.

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  1. India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Republic

    India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    NEW DELHI (AP) — The protest camp came to life as student demonstrators rolled up their bedding after another night under the open sky. At the heart of the camp, activist Sonam Wangchuk lay inside a tent, his weakened frame showing the toll of weeks on hunger strike.

  2. The Guardian

    ‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike (opens The Guardian)

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    The climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who has become the figurehead of anti-government protests in Delhi, is resisting calls to end his fast until the education minister resigns As night falls on day 18 of his hunger strike, the lack of any sustenance except water shows.

  3. The Week

    Sonam Wangchuk and hunger striking in India (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The Indian activist is championing a student-led protest against the education system, but his health is declining

  4. CBS News

    India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.

  5. The Guardian

    Indian activist linked to Cockroach party moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting to demand the resignation of India’s education minister because of alleged irregularities in medical exams Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday because of health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against In…

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Indian police hospitalize an activist who’s on a hunger strike for education reform (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW DELHI (AP) — Police moved a prominent activist to hospital in New Delhi on Saturday after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike tied to India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform.

  7. BBC News

    Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    India news: Sonam Wangchuk 'forcefully' shifted to hospital by police on 21st day of hunger strike (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The CJP alleged Wangchuk was forcibly taken from the demonstration site, while police said the activist was transferred for urgent medical care following court orders. DW has more.

  9. KOB 4

    Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Authorities have forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike. The strike is part of the Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike. (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a 'slight commotion'.

  11. France 24

    Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days taken to hospital (opens France 24)

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    Police in India have forcibly taken an activist to hospital after a 20-day hunger strike protesting the country's examination system. The case has drawn widespread attention and renewed debate over education reforms and the handling of public protests.

  12. France 24

    Indian police shift Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike to hospital against his wish (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Indian police on Saturday forcibly moved environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated during a weeks-long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, a prominent activist tied to the viral, opposition Cockroach Janata Party, is seeking education reforms.

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