India needs you: Shabana Azmi urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
Shabana Azmi has appealed to Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying India needs people like him to continue the fight against injustice. The actor urged him to stay healthy, adding that his guidance gives hope to students and that the country stands with him.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying the country needs voices like his in the fight against injustice. Sharing an emotional note on social media, Azmi urged Wangchuk to prioritise his health, adding that his guidance continues to inspire students across the country.
Azmi wrote on Instagram, "Dear Sonam Wangchuk, Aap jaise vyakti ki hamare desh ko bahut zaroorat hai. Aap nainsaafi ke khilaaf khade hain, sach ke liye khade hain, humein aap par garv hain (Dear Sonam Wangchuk, our country needs people like you. You are standing against injustice, you are standing for the truth, and we are proud of you) (sic)."
She further appealed to the activist to end his fast, saying, "Iss liye hum aapse binati karte hain ke aap apna fast tod dein kyun ke hamare vidyarthion ke liye aap ka marg darshan unka hausla badhata hai (That is why we request you to end your hunger strike, because your guidance gives strength and hope to our students) (sic)."
Emphasising that the movement needs his continued leadership, Azmi added, "Yeh ladayi aage tak ladni hai iss liye aapka sehatmand rehna zaroori hai. Hum aapke saath hain (This is a long battle, so it is important that you stay healthy. We stand with you) (sic)."
Azmi joins a growing list of celebrities who have voiced support for Wangchuk in recent days. Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Omi Vaidya and Rubina Dilaik have also urged him to end his hunger strike while backing the cause.
Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have received support from several political leaders since the protest began in Delhi on June 20. Wangchuk joined the indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination irregularities. They have also sought Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the reported paper leak controversy.
The group has announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying the country needs voices like his in the fight against injustice. Sharing an emotional note on social media, Azmi urged Wangchuk to prioritise his health, adding that his guidance continues to inspire students across the country.
Azmi wrote on Instagram, "Dear Sonam Wangchuk, Aap jaise vyakti ki hamare desh ko bahut zaroorat hai. Aap nainsaafi ke khilaaf khade hain, sach ke liye khade hain, humein aap par garv hain (Dear Sonam Wangchuk, our country needs people like you. You are standing against injustice, you are standing for the truth, and we are proud of you) (sic)."
She further appealed to the activist to end his fast, saying, "Iss liye hum aapse binati karte hain ke aap apna fast tod dein kyun ke hamare vidyarthion ke liye aap ka marg darshan unka hausla badhata hai (That is why we request you to end your hunger strike, because your guidance gives strength and hope to our students) (sic)."
Emphasising that the movement needs his continued leadership, Azmi added, "Yeh ladayi aage tak ladni hai iss liye aapka sehatmand rehna zaroori hai. Hum aapke saath hain (This is a long battle, so it is important that you stay healthy. We stand with you) (sic)."
Azmi joins a growing list of celebrities who have voiced support for Wangchuk in recent days. Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Omi Vaidya and Rubina Dilaik have also urged him to end his hunger strike while backing the cause.
Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have received support from several political leaders since the protest began in Delhi on June 20. Wangchuk joined the indefinite hunger strike on June 28.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination irregularities. They have also sought Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the reported paper leak controversy.
The group has announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session.
