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Sonam Wangchuk calls for India’s second independence movement
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for India's 'second independence movement' to reform the political system, saying the country needs a 'peaceful revolution' in how leaders are chosen. In a post on…
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for India's 'second independence movement' to reform the political system, saying the country needs a 'peaceful revolution' in how leaders are chosen. In a post on X on Thursday, he noted that nearly half of India's MPs face criminal cases, and a third are charged with serious crimes like murder and rape.
Wangchuk urged citizens to suggest 'selfless, fearless' people of character who could help shape India's future. He also backed student protests in Jharkhand and Delhi over irregularities in competitive examinations, recently speaking to a student on hunger strike in Ranchi.
The Indian Opinion
Wangchuk's call taps into genuine anger over the criminalisation of politics, but framing it as a 'second independence movement' risks overstatement. India has made democratic gains since 1947, however imperfect. The real test is whether this appeal leads to a concrete platform or remains a social-media buzz. Will Wangchuk and his proposed network actually field candidates or push specific electoral reforms?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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