'Stay here for the night': Dipke calls for night-long vigil ahead of 'Chalo Sansad' march
Protesters have gathered at Jantar Mantar for a night-long vigil ahead of a planned march to Parliament, supported by various political figures. The demonstration highlights ongoing concerns regarding education accountability and the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk.
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Public protests in the capital reflect growing civil unrest and political opposition to government policies ahead of the parliamentary session.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday called on supporters to hold a night-long vigil at Jantar Mantar ahead of the outfit's proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament on Monday.Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife said he would end his hunger strike if political leaders assured him that the issue of education accountability would be raised during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.The appeal came as Jantar Mantar witnessed a surge in the number of protesters a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with supporters from different parts of the country gathering at the protest site.Addressing supporters through a video message, Dipke urged them to remain at the protest site through the night to ensure the planned march proceeded peacefully."Our protest is going on. Please come here in large numbers. Stay here for the night.
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