Jantar Mantar Ground Report: What’s Happening at CJP Protest Site After Sonam Wangchuk’s Removal?

A political row has erupted after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised on Day 21 of his indefinite fast. Following this, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. While Delhi Police said Wangchuk was moved under a Delhi High Court order citing health concerns, CJP alleged that protesters were lathicharged and he was taken away forcibly. In this ground report, Sujoy Tarafdar captures the mood at Jantar Mantar, also bringing reactions from CJP spokesperson Ratna Singh and NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande.