Sonakshi Sinha once again expressed his support for the environmentalist Sonam Wangchukwhich condemned his forced transfer to Safdarjung Hospital after he was taken away from the Jantar Mantar protest site by the Delhi Police. Sharing an emotional video on social media, Sonakshi said the move was “not right,” while applauding Wangchuk and thousands of supporters for conducting their protest peacefully. He also urged the demonstrators to continue raising their voices through non-violence and expressed the hope that a meaningful dialogue would begin soon.
Sonakshi Sinha criticizes Sonam Wangchuk’s forced hospitalization
Hours after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital, Sonakshi Sinha shared a heartfelt video expressing her dismay over the incident. He said he was relieved that Wangchuk and his wife were safe, but maintained that the manner in which he was removed from the protest site was inappropriate.“What happened to Sonam sir today, I am glad that he is okay. His wife is with him. He is still strong. He is alert. In the past few days, I have seen thousands of people with him. And whatever happened to them, they kept their words in a calm, respectful and non-violent manner,” said Sonakshi.Despite being admitted to the hospital, Wangchuk reportedly continued his hunger strike and refused medication and nutritional supplements.Sonakshi praised the students and supporters who stood by Wangchuk throughout the protest, highlighting their discipline and commitment despite facing discomfort and uncertainty. He noted that the movement remained peaceful and respectful throughout, saying that the strength shown by the country’s youth showed the true strength of India. According to the actor, peaceful demonstrations reinforce the message of a movement that transcends violence or hatred.Sonakshi said, “We all know that the future of the country is in the hands of its youth. Looking at all of you, that seems even more true now. So much pain, so much disappointment, even after waiting so long, the way you continue your struggle with peace and respect, hats off to you.”
Sonakshi urged supporters to maintain peace ahead of the Parliament march
With supporters gearing up for a march to Parliament on July 20, Sonakshi appealed to demonstrators to continue their movement with peace, unity and respect. He said that every citizen has the constitutional right to question those in power and expressed the hope that constructive dialogue will begin soon.“On the 20th, those who will participate in the march, I have only one request to them. Your voice is strong. But continue your path, which is the greatest strength of this movement so far. Peace, unity and respect. Peace, unity and respect. That’s it. Every citizen has the right to speak. He has the right to ask. And if people continue without violence, without hatred, with hope and faith, then their voice will be louder,” he said.He concluded by saying that he stood with the youth, the students, the Constitution and the country, adding that every voice deserves to be heard with dignity.Sinha concluded by saying, “All of you connected with Sonam sir, you remind us that courage is not always about making noise. Sometimes it is with calmness, determination and determination. I am with the young people. I am with the students. I stand by our Constitution. And above all, I am with our country. Just as we have the right to ask, we also have the right to hope. So this is the only hope. On the 20th, the doors to dialogue will open. We listen to each other. And every voice gets the respect it deserves. I’m with you. All the best. Jai Hind.”
Sonakshi has always supported Sonam Wangchuk’s campaign
This is not the first time that Sonakshi Sinha has spoken out in support of Wangchuk. Last week, he shared another emotional video urging authorities to engage with protesters. He questioned why meaningful dialogue had not started despite Wangchuk’s prolonged fast and asked if action would only come after irreversible results.Many members of the film fraternity have also expressed solidarity with Wangchuk, including Shatrughan Sinha, Hrithik Roshan, Shabana Azmi, Soni RazdanImran Khan, Abhay Deol, Swara BhaskerFatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah.As Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike continues to attract national attention, support from public figures like Sonakshi Sinha has intensified calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.