Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt in Maharashtra Over Wangchuk, CJP Demands
People in Maharashtra are protesting to show their support for a climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk and a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
The CJP is protesting in Delhi and wants the Education Minister to resign.
The police in Delhi used force to stop the protesters from reaching the Parliament.
In Mumbai, people gathered at a special place called Chaityabhoomi to show their support.
Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital after protesting without food for 21 days.
Protests in Maharashtra cities support Sonam Wangchuk and CJP's demands.
CJP supporters in Delhi marched towards Parliament, leading to police action.
Police used teargas and baton charge to disperse protesters in Delhi.
Protesters in Mumbai gathered at Chaityabhoomi to express solidarity.
Wangchuk was hospitalized after a 21-day hunger strike.
- Who
- Students, youth, senior citizens in Maharashtra; CJP supporters in Delhi
- What
- Protests in support of Sonam Wangchuk and CJP's demands
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mumbai and other Maharashtra cities; New Delhi
- Why
- To support climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- Protest Locations
- Mumbai, other Maharashtra cities
- Protesters
- Students, youth, senior citizens
- Cause
- Support for Sonam Wangchuk, CJP's demands
- Police Action
- Baton charge, teargas, detentions
- CJP Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Wangchuk's Status
- Hospitalized after 21-day hunger strike