Priors
Cockroach Janta Party protests over exam paper leaks

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18 Jul 2026

In power
BJP — Delhi Police
Acted
Police, Delhi

Police and paramilitary personnel removed Sonam Wangchuk, on hunger strike since 28 June, from the stage at Jantar Mantar and took him to Safdarjung Hospital. DCP Sachin Sharma said he was moved in compliance with a court order and on medical advice. The BBC and The Guardian reported that he was removed by force; his wife Gitanjali Angmo called his confinement in hospital illegal detention. [1][2]

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The same action under other governments

For each party in power, its most recent other in another entry. Chosen by this rule, not by hand.

  1. 2025Ladakh statehood protests and Sonam Wangchuk's detention, 2024-2026In power: BJP — Centre
  2. 2025Punjab farmers' Delhi Chalo march, 2024-2025In power: AAP — Punjab
  3. 2022Thoothukudi anti-Sterlite protest and police firing, May 2018In power: DMK — Tamil Nadu
  4. 2018Thoothukudi anti-Sterlite protest and police firing, May 2018In power: AIADMK — Tamil Nadu
  5. 2017Kalinganagar police firingIn power: BJD — Odisha
  6. 2009Telangana statehood agitation (2009 to 2011)In power: INC — Centre

Sources

  1. 1Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospitalBBC News, Geeta Pandey, 18 Jul 2026T4 ReportArchived 18 Jul 2026
  2. 2Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi marchThe Guardian, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, 20 Jul 2026T4 Report