Archive · 19 Jul 2026
NDA Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Wangchuk Remarks
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, made some strong comments about the BJP-led government.
He said they were lying and being violent towards Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist who was on a hunger strike for 20 days.
NDA leaders, like Giriraj Singh and Shahnawaz Hussain, criticized Rahul Gandhi.
They said if he really cared about Wangchuk, he could have cut short his foreign trip to meet him.
They also said Wangchuk was moved to a hospital because the government was concerned about his health.
A Congress spokesperson defended Rahul Gandhi, saying they are fighting for students' rights and that removing Wangchuk forcefully is against democracy.
NDA leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for not meeting Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Centre of lies and violence towards Wangchuk.
Wangchuk was hospitalized due to health deterioration after a 20-day hunger strike.
NDA leaders suggested Gandhi could have cut short his foreign visit to meet Wangchuk.
Congress defended Gandhi, stating they are fighting for students' rights and accusing the BJP of authoritarianism.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Sonam Wangchuk, NDA leaders
- What
- Criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- NDA leaders believe Rahul Gandhi could have met Wangchuk instead of being on a foreign visit
- Person Involved
- Rahul Gandhi, Sonam Wangchuk, Giriraj Singh, Shahnawaz Hussain, Shyam Rajak, Surendra Rajput
- Location
- New Delhi, Jantar Mantar
- Event
- Hunger Strike by Sonam Wangchuk
- Duration
- 20 days
- Accusation
- BJP-led Centre accused of lies and violence
- Response
- NDA leaders criticize Rahul Gandhi's foreign visit
- Health Condition
- Wangchuk hospitalized due to health deterioration
- Congress Stance
- Defends Rahul Gandhi, accuses BJP of authoritarianism