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Thousands Protest, Demand Pradhan Resignation; Wangchuk Seized

7/20/2026

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Thousands protested at Jantar Mantar on July 19, 2026, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation despite a police ban.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on day 21 of his hunger strike, was seized, hospitalized, and police invoked Section 163 BNSS, limiting assemblies to Jantar Mantar with permission.
Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia, joined the protest and accused the central government of illegally detaining Wangchuk.

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Thousands protested at Jantar Mantar on July 19, 2026, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation despite a police ban.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on day 21 of his hunger strike, was seized, hospitalized, and police invoked Section 163 BNSS, limiting assemblies to Jantar Mantar with permission.
Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Manish Sisodia, joined the protest and accused the central government of illegally detaining Wangchuk.