Sonam Wangchuk calls July 20 Parliament march India's 'second freedom movement'
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a march to Parliament on July 20, framing it as a second freedom movement against injustice and fear. The protest, supported by the Cockroach Janata Party, demands accountability for examination irregularities and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Why it matters
This protest reflects growing public frustration regarding the integrity of competitive examinations and the treatment of political activists in India.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday (July 19, 2026) described the proposed July 20 Parliament march as India's "second freedom movement", calling for "freedom from fear" and "freedom from injustice" while urging supporters to make the mobilisation a "big success".
In a handwritten message shared from Safdarjung Hospital through his wife Gitanjali J Angmo, Mr. Wangchuk linked "freedom from injustice" to alleged paper leaks and "freedom from fear" to what he described as his "illegal detention".
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The note, shared on X through Mr. Wangchuk's account, read: "20th July. India's second freedom movement. Freedom from injustice (like paper leaks). Freedom from fear [my illegal detention]."
It further said, "March to the Parliament. Please make it a big success."
The note was signed off with the words, "Sent through Gitanjali from my illegal detention at Safdarjung."
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