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Activist calls for release of detained individuals following protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch an 'Anshan Fast' or 'Padyatra March' if leaders detained during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are not released by Sunday.

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Protests have occurred against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, leading to the detention of several movement leaders.

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Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday warned that he may launch an “Anshan Fast or Padyatra March” if those detained during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were not released by Sunday.

“Yesterday when I posted a message appealing for unity & peace in today's protest I had never imagined that the biggest democracy in the world would be under an undeclared EMERGENCY. I was happy there were so many leaders to lead the movement, but I now learn that they have all been arrested. I hope those arrested will be released soon. I will be compelled to consider an Anshan Fast or Padyatra March if they are not released by tomorrow,” he said.

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Wangchuk threatens ‘anshan fast or padyatra’ if...

Activist calls for release of detained individuals following protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has threatened to launch an 'Anshan Fast' or 'Padyatra March' if leaders detained during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are not released by Sunday.

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