Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has issued an ultimatum to authorities, stating he will initiate an 'Anshan Fast' (hunger strike) or a 'Padyatra' (foot march) if individuals detained during a recent protest are not released by tomorrow. The announcement comes in the wake of a police crackdown at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where members of the Climate and Justice Platform (CJP) and various opposition leaders were barred from holding a planned demonstration.

Wangchuk, known for his environmental advocacy, framed the situation as a matter of 'other sorrows,' suggesting that the suppression of peaceful protest is symptomatic of broader issues regarding civil liberties and climate justice. While the specific details regarding the number of detainees and the exact legal grounds for the police intervention remain limited in current reporting, the situation highlights a growing tension between climate activists and state authorities in the capital. The protest was intended to draw attention to environmental and policy concerns, but the intervention by law enforcement effectively halted the gathering before it could proceed as planned. As of now, there has been no official statement from the Delhi Police regarding the specific reasons for the denial of the protest permit or the status of those currently held in custody. Wangchuk’s threat of a hunger strike serves as a significant escalation, signaling that activists are prepared to use personal sacrifice to challenge the current restrictions on public assembly.