Abhijit Debaki announced an indefinite hunger strike on Saturday. Meanwhile, the CJP has been holding a protest at Jantar Mantar since June 20.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Debaki on Saturday began an indefinite hunger strike after teacher and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized on the 21st day of his indefinite fast.
Debke’s announcement came amid major claims and counter-claims about Wangchuk’s hospitalization. While the Delhi Police said the activist was transferred as per a Delhi High Court order related to his health, the CJP claimed that the students were beaten with lathis and Wangchuk was taken away from Jantar Mantar forcefully. Follow live updates on Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike here.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the CJP informed, “Abhijit Debki is on indefinite hunger strike. The ‘Chalo Sansad’ rally will continue on July 20 as planned.”
Earlier in the day, Debaki also claimed that he was beaten and detained, an allegation denied by the Delhi Police. Debki, along with several other CJP supporters and activists, led a major protest demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak and exam irregularities.
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