Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was marching to the national capital demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Calling the incident “unacceptable,” Gandhi said the government’s actions against peaceful protesters are reminiscent of its handling of the farmers' protests.
Wangchuk and over 100 others, who were trekking to Delhi, sought to stay overnight at the Singhu border. However, as curfew is currently in place in the capital, they were asked to leave. When they refused, the police arrested 120 individuals, including Wangchuk, according to officials.
Reacting on X, Gandhi stated, “Modi ji, like with the farmers, this ‘Chakravyuh’ will be broken, and so will your arrogance. You will have to listen to Ladakh’s voice.” He also questioned the arresting of senior citizens protesting peacefully for their constitutional rights.
Wangchuk and the other detainees were taken to Alipur and various police stations near the Singhu border, as per reports from PTI citing police sources.
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BJP disassociates itself with Nishikant Dubey's criticism of Supreme Court, says it respects courts
New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI): The BJP on Saturday disassociated itself with the sharp criticism of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, with party president J P Nadda rejecting the comments as their personal views.
"The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the chief justice. This is their personal comments, but the BJP neither agrees with them nor does it ever support such remarks. The BJP absolutely rejects them," Nadda said in a post on X.
He said the BJP has always respected the judiciary and has accepted its suggestions and orders gladly because it believes as a party all the courts, including the apex court, are an inseparable part of our democracy.
Nadda also said that he has directed both the leaders and others to not make such comments.
Fourth-term BJP MP Dubey, one of the more vocal party members in the Lok Sabha, launched a broadside against the Supreme Court earlier, saying Parliament and state assemblies should be closed down if the apex court has to make the laws.
He also took a swipe at CJI Khanna.
भाजपा सांसद निशिकांत दुबे और दिनेश शर्मा का न्यायपालिका एवं देश के चीफ जस्टिस पर दिए गए बयान से भारतीय जनता पार्टी का कोई लेना–देना नहीं है। यह इनका व्यक्तिगत बयान है, लेकिन भाजपा ऐसे बयानों से न तो कोई इत्तेफाक रखती है और न ही कभी भी ऐसे बयानों का समर्थन करती है। भाजपा इन बयान…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) April 19, 2025
