Kolkata, July 18 -- West Bengal former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday attacked the Centre over the action against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleging that the government was suppressing peaceful protests instead of engaging in dialogue.

In a post shared on X, Banerjee expressed concern over Wangchuk's health, saying, "Deeply concerned about Sonam Wangchuk's health and well-being. He asked only for dialogue, yet his appeal has been met with silence for weeks. In a democracy, peaceful dissent deserves engagement, not silence."

Banerjee alleged that Wangchuk's voice, along with those of several young Indians, had been ignored.

"His voice has been ignored, just as the voices of countless young Indians continue to be ignor...