Sonam Wangchuk NEW DELHI: Scientist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday praised the Indian Railways but took a veiled swipe at the Centre, urging it to honour the commitments made to students during the Jantar Mantar protest.Sharing a video on social media, Wangchuk wrote, “m proud of Indian Railways. Want to be proud of Indian (govt) promises too.” Watch Wangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateIn the video, Wangchuk described the railways as his favourite mode of transport and said he would travel to Ladakh by train. He also praised the Vande Bharat service between Delhi and Srinagar, calling it a pleasant journey.Referring to the ongoing debate in Parliament over the NEET-UG paper leak, Wangchuk welcomed the discussion and urged the government to fulfil the written assurances it had given to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student protesters.”Do not file FIRs and honour the trust of the youth,” he said, urging the government to fulfil the commitments it had made to the student protesters.Earlier this week, Wangchuk paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before leaving for Ladakh. Addressing reporters, he said the movement had once again proved the relevance of Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesCongratulating the organisers and participants, Wangchuk said the agitation succeeded because it remained peaceful despite police action.The activist was discharged from Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital on Monday after being shifted there from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on court orders. He had been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 after being taken there by police.The 36-day student-led agitation, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended on Saturday after the Centre accepted several key demands.These included the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the formation of a committee to recommend reforms to the National Testing Agency (NTA), withdrawal of cases against peaceful protesters, and an assurance that no punitive action would be taken against students who participated in the movement.Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 28 and observed a 26-day fast before being hospitalised, formally ended his fast after the government’s announcement accepting the demands.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Scientist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday praised the Indian Railways but took a veiled swipe at the Centre, urging it to honour the commitments made to students during the Jantar Mantar protest.Sharing a video on social media, Wangchuk wrote, “m proud of Indian Railways. Want to be proud of Indian (govt) promises too.”In the video, Wangchuk described the railways as his favourite mode of transport and said he would travel to Ladakh by train. He also praised the Vande Bharat service between Delhi and Srinagar, calling it a pleasant journey.Referring to the ongoing debate in Parliament over the NEET-UG paper leak, Wangchuk welcomed the discussion and urged the government to fulfil the written assurances it had given to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student protesters.“Do not file FIRs and honour the trust of the youth,” he said, urging the government to fulfil the commitments it had made to the student protesters.Earlier this week, Wangchuk paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before leaving for Ladakh. Addressing reporters, he said the movement had once again proved the relevance of Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violent resistance.
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Congratulating the organisers and participants, Wangchuk said the agitation succeeded because it remained peaceful despite police action.The activist was discharged from Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital on Monday after being shifted there from Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on court orders. He had been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 after being taken there by police.The 36-day student-led agitation, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended on Saturday after the Centre accepted several key demands.These included the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the formation of a committee to recommend reforms to the National Testing Agency (NTA), withdrawal of cases against peaceful protesters, and an assurance that no punitive action would be taken against students who participated in the movement.Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 28 and observed a 26-day fast before being hospitalised, formally ended his fast after the government’s announcement accepting the demands.
![Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’, Harish Salve said. NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at “keep[ing] the government in control” is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to “denigrate India” in today’s world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in Europe, the former solicitor general said that despite its internal challenges, the West remains united in resisting India’s rise, which he said it still views as “a third-world country”. “Trenchant criticisms within India of the government and its institutions is necessary to keep the government in control. But we should be very careful. Whatever we say, whatever we do in today’s world of social media, do not denigrate India as a nation. Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’,” Salve was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.Speaking at the AK Sen Memorial Lecture and Photograph Unveiling Ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Salve said holding those in power accountable is necessary in a constitutional democracy.”One thing, as someone who resides outside India, is that India today is looked at with a great sense of respect. The Western world is in turmoil as we see every day. Europe feels orphaned. US is making people wonder whether it ever had a Constitution. But they unite when it comes to resisting India’s ascent. They still find it hard to accept that a country of not white people, a country which they call a third-world country, is aspiring to be a leader of the world, has become the fourth largest economy in the world,” Salve was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.The event marked the unveiling of a portrait of late Senior Advocate and former Union law minister AK Sen in Library No. 1 of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant joined Salve in unveiling the photograph.Several senior members of the legal fraternity attended the ceremony. SCBA President and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh paid tribute to Sen’s contribution to the legal profession, while Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani also spoke about his legacy.Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Surya Kant described Sen as a distinguished lawyer, scholar and statesman whose career reflected a lifelong commitment to justice and public service. He said the portrait would honour Sen’s contribution while inspiring future generations of advocates.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Today, we are not merely adorning our Library with a fitting tribute; we are enshrining in these walls the spirit of a life devoted to justice, intellect and public service… For every Advocate who passes through the Library, this portrait would be a silent reminder that our calling transcends personal ambition, that the practice of law and the stewardship of justice are sacred trusts in service of the Republic,” the Chief Justice said.He added that the portrait should remind young lawyers of the values expected from members of the legal profession.”A young lawyer rushing to Court with a first brief may pass this portrait. I hope the portrait will ask the more important questions that Mr Sen no doubt asked himself sometimes: Have I prepared enough? Have I been fair to the Court and to my opponent? Have I used the law to clarify, or merely to complicate?… May his presence here remind us that brilliance without balance is incomplete; that office without service is transient; and that law without humanity is barren,” the Chief Justice said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at “keep[ing] the government in control” is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to “denigrate India” in today’s world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in Europe, the former solicitor general said that despite its internal challenges, the West remains united in resisting India’s rise, which he said it still views as “a third-world country”. “Trenchant criticisms within India of the government and its institutions is necessary to keep the government in control. But we should be very careful. Whatever we say, whatever we do in today’s world of social media, do not denigrate India as a nation. Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’,” Salve was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.Speaking at the AK Sen Memorial Lecture and Photograph Unveiling Ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Salve said holding those in power accountable is necessary in a constitutional democracy.”One thing, as someone who resides outside India, is that India today is looked at with a great sense of respect. The Western world is in turmoil as we see every day. Europe feels orphaned. US is making people wonder whether it ever had a Constitution. But they unite when it comes to resisting India’s ascent. They still find it hard to accept that a country of not white people, a country which they call a third-world country, is aspiring to be a leader of the world, has become the fourth largest economy in the world,” Salve was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.The event marked the unveiling of a portrait of late Senior Advocate and former Union law minister AK Sen in Library No. 1 of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant joined Salve in unveiling the photograph.Several senior members of the legal fraternity attended the ceremony. SCBA President and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh paid tribute to Sen’s contribution to the legal profession, while Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani also spoke about his legacy.Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Surya Kant described Sen as a distinguished lawyer, scholar and statesman whose career reflected a lifelong commitment to justice and public service. He said the portrait would honour Sen’s contribution while inspiring future generations of advocates.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Today, we are not merely adorning our Library with a fitting tribute; we are enshrining in these walls the spirit of a life devoted to justice, intellect and public service… For every Advocate who passes through the Library, this portrait would be a silent reminder that our calling transcends personal ambition, that the practice of law and the stewardship of justice are sacred trusts in service of the Republic,” the Chief Justice said.He added that the portrait should remind young lawyers of the values expected from members of the legal profession.”A young lawyer rushing to Court with a first brief may pass this portrait. I hope the portrait will ask the more important questions that Mr Sen no doubt asked himself sometimes: Have I prepared enough? Have I been fair to the Court and to my opponent? Have I used the law to clarify, or merely to complicate?… May his presence here remind us that brilliance without balance is incomplete; that office without service is transient; and that law without humanity is barren,” the Chief Justice said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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