# Congress Criticizes Police Action Against Activist Sonam Wangchuk

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-18
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/wangchuks-removal-from-jantar-mantar-congress-accuses-govt-of-crushing-peaceful-protest/article71237368.ece
- Language: en
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The Congress party has condemned the police action against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted to a hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. The party alleged that the government is crushing peaceful protests and violating the Constitution.

## Key takeaways

- Congress party criticizes police action against activist Sonam Wangchuk
- Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike
- Party alleges government is crushing peaceful protests and violating the Constitution

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