What Sonam Wangchuk said on Cockroach Janta Party's viral celebration videos

The 59-year-old added that maintaining respect and humility is as important as achieving success. His remarks come amid a fierce debate on social media over visuals of the CJP's core members dancing and celebrating Pradhan's resignation hours after calling off their month-long protest.

Wangchuk became the figurehead of the CJP-led students' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. After going on an indefinite hunger strike, he stayed alongside CJP protesters until police forcibly shifted him to a government-run hospital.

What Happened

He ended his 26-day fast on July 23 after the government assured him that no legal action would be taken against student protesters, and that families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the paper leak would receive adequate compensation. The.

• According to Das, the gathering was held in a basement hall to honour around 150 to 200 volunteers, more than half of whom had travelled from other states and spent 37 days on the.

• One thing I want to make clear, whenever such visuals come, people tend to exaggerate a lot.

• "Who funded the travel, food, accommodation, equipment and logistics throughout this agitation?"

Key Details

Supporters of the movement and political opponents alike lashed out, questioning the timing and optics of the festivities. Some social media users argued the celebrations were insensitive given that the movement was partly driven by the suicides of students after the NEET-UG.

• The CJP leadership throwing a victory party at a hotel!

• Among the critics was senior Supreme Court advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, who alleged that they were partying at a 5-star hotel.

• We can sit on the road for as long as it takes.

Why It Matters

Amid the backlash, CJP spokesperson Saurva Das said the videos reflected the spirit of a younger generation.

• Others accused the CJP leadership of celebrating while many rank-and-file protesters continue to face arrests in several states.

What Reports Say

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