‘I Am on Hunger Strike, and Our Parliament March Is On’: Abhijeet Dipke Exclusive

DAWN CRACKDOWN AT JANTAR MANTAR SPARKS FRESH HUNGER STRIKE By Saurabh Shukla The protest site was nearly empty when police moved in. Within minutes, Sonam Wangchuk had been taken away, barricades were erected, and volunteers claimed they were prevented from organizing. Authorities have described the move as a medical intervention, while protesters contend it was carried out without Wangchuk’s consent. The developments have intensified the political and constitutional debate surrounding the July 20 Parliament march. CRUCIAL QUESTION Was this a necessary administrative intervention to protect a fasting protester, or has the state crossed a line in handling peaceful dissent? ⸻ VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 🔹 Dawn police operation at Jantar Mantar ahead of the Parliament march. 🔹 Activists allege Sonam Wangchuk was taken without his consent. 🔹 Protesters claim force was used during the removal operation. 🔹 Hunger strike resumes as volunteers pledge to continue the movement. ⸻ [00:15] DAWN OPERATION BEFORE THE MARCH According to protesters, Delhi Police moved in around 7:00 AM when volunteer presence was minimal. Wangchuk was taken from the protest site to Safdarjung Hospital. Activists allege the operation was conducted without prior consent, while officials have maintained it was undertaken on medical grounds. “सोनम सर को जबरदस्ती उठाकर लेकर गए बेडशीट लगाकर” [00:15] ⸻ [02:25] ACTIVISTS ALLEGE USE OF FORCE Volunteers attempting to resist the operation alleged they were pushed, restrained and prevented from coordinating with supporters. These allegations have not been independently verified, and police have not publicly responded to each specific claim. “पुलिस ने मेरे साथ धक्कामुक्की करी मुझे मारा गया मेरे पेट को ऐसे उदम से पकड़ के उन्होंने खींचा जोर से” [00:31] ⸻ [03:22] CONSENT AT THE CENTRE OF THE CONTROVERSY Family members and supporters have questioned whether Wangchuk consented to being shifted to the hospital, arguing that any medical intervention should respect the patient’s wishes. The incident has placed informed consent and civil liberties at the centre of the debate. “उनकी वाइफ ने जो है उन्होंने बताया कि सोनम सर की कंसेंट के बिना उनको हॉस्पिटल लेकर जाया गया” [00:52] ⸻ [03:42] PARLIAMENT MARCH STILL ON Despite Wangchuk’s removal from the protest site, organizers insist the July 20 Parliament march remains unchanged. Volunteers have appealed for continued public participation and say the movement will proceed with decentralized leadership. “सोनम सर चाहते थे 20 जुलाई को मार्च हो” [03:53] ⸻ [04:22] HUNGER STRIKE CONTINUES With Wangchuk no longer at Jantar Mantar, fellow activists and JNU students have begun an indefinite hunger strike, signalling that the protest will continue despite the latest developments. “नेहा अमीन और मनीष तीन जो जेएनयू छात्र हैं आयशा के वो यहां पर बैठे हुए हैं अनशन पर” [01:12] ⸻ ♦️Whether viewed as a medical intervention or an excessive exercise of state power, the episode has shifted the conversation from a single hunger strike to broader questions about civil liberties, consent, and the state’s handling of peaceful protest. The public and political response to the July 20 march will likely determine the next phase of the movement. ⸻ ♦️ Support independent, fearless and evidence-driven journalism. Support The Red Mike. #delhipolice #sonamwangchuk #jantarmantar #democracy #protest Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theredmike.   The Red Mike is a new movement in centrist Journalism. We tell your stories. Ground reports the way they should be. To say what’s right, and not what is just popular. Stories from India & around the world that impact and affect you. Your Mike. Your Story. . For advertisement & Sponsorship Email us at - [email protected] WhatsApp Number: +91- 9821728111 . . . . रेड माइक पत्रकारिता में एक नया आंदोलन है। हम आपकी कहानियाँ सुनाते हैं। ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट वैसी ही जैसी होनी चाहिए. बात ऐसी जो सही हो, सिर्फ़ लोकप्रिय नहीं। भारत और दुनिया भर से कहानियाँ जो आपको प्रेरित और प्रभावित करती हैं। लाल माइक - आपका माइक, आपकी आवाज़। ** SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW US ** 🔶 WEBSITE: 🔶 https://www.theredmike.com/ Twitter : https://x.com/TheRedMike FACEBOOK :   / theredmike   INSTAGRAM :   / theredmike   WHATSAPP : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGh... #TheRedMike #लालमाइक #laalmike