India, July 18 -- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday began an indefinite hunger strike after educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised on Day 21 of his indefinite fast.

Dipke's announcement came amid big claims and counterclaims over Wangchuk's hospitalisation. While the Delhi Police said the activist was moved under a Delhi High Court order concerning his health, the CJP claimed that students were lathicharged and Wangchuk was taken away from Jantar Mantar by force. Follow live updates on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike here.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CJP informed, "Abhijeet Dipke sits on an indefinite hunger strike. The 'Chalo Sansad' march on 20 July will proceed as planned." ...