Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Protesters gather in Mumbai over Sonam Wangchuk detention
A lot of people gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to protest against the detention of an activist named Sonam Wangchuk.
The police had taken him to a hospital early on Saturday.
The protesters wanted to show their support for him and ask for his release.
A leader named Uddhav Thackeray spoke to the crowd and said that the fight is not just about Sonam Wangchuk but about changing the government.
The protesters believe the government needs to be changed to address bigger issues.
The government, on the other hand, sees the protest as a disruption and a challenge to their authority.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to condemn the detention of Sonam Wangchuk.
The protest was moved to Shivaji Park after permission was denied for Azad Maidan or other locations in South Mumbai.
Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), joined and addressed the protesters.
Thackeray emphasized the need to change the government, framing the protest as a broader fight for democracy.
The protest highlights tensions between activists and government authorities over issues of freedom and governance.
- Who
- Protesters, including Uddhav Thackeray, and government authorities
- What
- Protest against the detention of Sonam Wangchuk
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Why
- To condemn the Delhi Police’s detention of Sonam Wangchuk and demand his release
Protesters and Supporters
Government Authorities
Purpose of Protest
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters are demanding the release of Sonam Wangchuk and condemning the government's actions.
Government Authorities
Government authorities view the protest as a disruption of public order and a challenge to their authority.
Government Change
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters believe the current government needs to be changed to address issues of democracy and freedom.
Government Authorities
Government authorities maintain that the current government is legitimate and that protests should be conducted within the bounds of the law.
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Date
- Sunday evening
- Protesters
- Hundreds
- Key Speaker
- Uddhav Thackeray
- Detained Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk