Archive · 19 Jul 2026
NCP (SP) attacks BJP over Wangchuk, highway
The NCP (SP) party leaders criticized the BJP government for how they handled a protest by Sonam Wangchuk and for a big road project called the Shaktipeeth Highway.
They said the government didn't listen to the protester's demands and that the road project isn't good for farmers.
There were also rumors about the NCP (SP) joining the BJP's alliance, but the party said they haven't received any such proposal.
NCP (SP) leaders criticized the BJP government for handling Sonam Wangchuk's protest irresponsibly.
Sharad Pawar alleged the government was insensitive to Wangchuk's demands and did not address them.
Supriya Sule supported Wangchuk's peaceful protest and criticized the government's insensitivity.
Jayant Patil questioned the benefits of the Shaktipeeth Highway project for farmers.
Speculations about NCP (SP) joining the BJP-led NDA were denied by Supriya Sule.
- Who
- NCP (SP) leaders Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Jayant Patil; BJP-led government
- What
- NCP (SP) criticizes BJP over Sonam Wangchuk's protest and Shaktipeeth Highway project
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- India, specifically Delhi and Maharashtra
- Why
- NCP (SP) alleges government insensitivity and questions the benefits of the highway project
NCP (SP)
BJP
Handling of Sonam Wangchuk's protest
NCP (SP)
The Modi government was irresponsible and insensitive in handling Wangchuk's protest, not addressing genuine student demands.
BJP
No direct response from BJP in the article, but implied defense of their actions.
Shaktipeeth Highway project
NCP (SP)
The highway project is not beneficial to farmers and questions the government's definition of development.
BJP
No direct response from BJP in the article, but implied support for the project.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar
- NCP (SP) Chief
- Sharad Pawar
- Lok Sabha MP
- Supriya Sule
- NCP (SP) Senior Leader
- Jayant Patil
- Proposed Highway
- Shaktipeeth Highway
- Highway Cost
- Rs one lakh crore
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Deputy CM
- Eknath Shinde
