Archive · 24 Jul 2026
BJP Accuses Congress of Insulting Sonam Wangchuk
A political fight started after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk stopped his hunger strike.
Congress MP Imran Masood said Wangchuk made a deal with the government.
The BJP said Congress was trying to take credit and insulted Wangchuk.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not support Wangchuk during his protest.
The BJP accused Congress of attacking Wangchuk through its leaders and seeking political credit.
The BJP also questioned why the Congress and other opposition parties were not condemning Masood's remarks.
Congress MP Imran Masood accused Sonam Wangchuk of striking a deal with the government.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of seeking political credit and insulting Wangchuk.
Rahul Gandhi did not visit or support Wangchuk during his protest.
BJP claims Congress is motivated by political credit rather than concern for students.
Wangchuk's wife alleged that Congress is insincere.
- Who
- Congress MP Imran Masood, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Political controversy over allegations of a deal between Sonam Wangchuk and the government
- When
- After Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, India
- Why
- Congress accused Wangchuk of striking a deal with the government, while BJP accused Congress of seeking political credit
Congress Perspective
BJP Perspective
Motivation Behind Comments
Congress Perspective
Congress MP Imran Masood alleged that Sonam Wangchuk struck a deal with the government and was not genuinely protesting for students' rights.
BJP Perspective
BJP claims Congress is trying to undermine Wangchuk's protest and seek political credit.
Support for Wangchuk
Congress Perspective
Congress did not visit or support Wangchuk during his protest.
BJP Perspective
BJP accuses Congress of attacking Wangchuk through its leaders and seeking political credit.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Congress MP
- Imran Masood
- BJP Spokesperson
- Shehzad Poonawalla
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Duration
- Indefinite hunger strike