India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests intensify after activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized

India’s Cockroach Janta Party has escalated its street demonstrations after activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital against his will on Tuesday. The party, which has been organizing weekly rallies in New Delhi to demand greater transparency in government procurement, announced that the forced hospitalization of Wangchuk—a prominent civil‑society figure known for campaigning on environmental and educational issues—constitutes an attempt to silence dissent. Party leaders released a statement accusing local authorities of “abusing medical authority” and called on supporters to “occupy key public spaces until the activist is released and an independent inquiry is launched.”

Police confirmed that Wangchuk was admitted to a government hospital following a dispute with officials over a scheduled meeting, but declined to comment on the circumstances of his admission. The party’s protests have now spread to several major cities, with demonstrators blocking traffic and holding sit‑ins outside municipal offices. Authorities have warned that any obstruction of public order will be met with legal action, while human‑rights groups have urged a transparent investigation into the incident. The situation remains fluid as both the protestors and law‑enforcement agencies prepare for further developments.