A quiet visit, a heartfelt message, and a protest that continues to draw national attention. As Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite fast enters a crucial phase, Swara Bhasker has publicly stood by his side.
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Actor Swara Bhasker visited Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday to show her support for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). During her visit, she met Sonam Wangchuk and activist Abhijeet, expressing solidarity with their campaign.
The official Instagram account of the Cockroach Janta Party posted two photos of Swara from the protest site. The caption described her as an “unapologetic & fearless actress” and welcomed her participation in the movement.
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Swara later reshared the post on her Instagram Stories and posted personal messages for both Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet.
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Addressing Abhijeet, Swara wrote, “Thank you for fighting for the future of all of our children.”
She also praised Sonam Wangchuk for continuing his fast, writing, “The indefatigable Sonam Wangchuk sir is fighting for your children’s future. All my solidarity and gratitude.”
The Cockroach Janta Party has been staging a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The organisation has alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and is calling for accountability.
Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28. Since then, he has been on an indefinite hunger strike as part of the movement. The organisation has also announced a march to Parliament, which is scheduled to take place on July 20.
On Monday, several well-known personalities, including actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, appealed to the Cockroach Janta Party to bring Wangchuk’s indefinite fast to an end.
In their statement, they urged the group to think about the larger struggle ahead. A part of the appeal said, “We request you to please consider ending this hunger strike immediately in the interests of the longer and more difficult struggle ahead. This battle is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need you, your strength and leadership in the days to come.”
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