LUCKNOW, July 19 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday condemned the Centre over the alleged forcible removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site, calling the police action "extremely condemnable and undemocratic."

Wangchuk, who had been fasting for more than 20 days over demands related to examination reforms, was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital early on Saturday. Police said the move was necessary to provide him with urgent medical care, while some protesters alleged the action was heavy-handed.

In a statement on X, the SP chief expressed concern over Wangchuk's health and demanded that his treatment be conducted under judicial supervision. "Sonam Wangchuk's life is invaluable for h...