Gitanjali Angmo says students’ image being tarnished in media
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, has publicly defended students protesting at Jantar Mantar against examination irregularities. She urged the media and public to avoid labeling the peaceful demonstrators as violent without evidence.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing tension between student movements and state narratives, emphasizing the importance of media accountability in reporting on civil protests.
Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, on Thursday (July 23, 2026) appealed against linking the ongoing student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to incidents of violence without evidence, saying the demonstration was taking place peacefully.
In a post on X, Ms. Angmo said it was deeply painful to watch the image of students being tarnished in the media.
“As an educator, I find it deeply painful to watch the image of our students being tarnished in the media. The students’ protest is taking place peacefully at Jantar Mantar. If there are reports of violence elsewhere in Delhi, please do not rush to attribute them to this movement without evidence,” she said.
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