Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Pria Saroj was blocked by police from meeting activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon [1].
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between government security forces and political figures attempting to support Wangchuk's protest. The confrontation occurred as security tightened around the activist, who has become a focal point for regional dissent.
Saroj traveled to the hospital specifically to visit Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 25 days [2]. Upon her arrival, police officers intervened to prevent the meeting from taking place [1].
Video footage captured the encounter, showing a heated argument between Saroj and the police personnel stationed at the facility [1]. The footage documents the lawmaker's frustration as officers refused to grant her access to the patient's area [1].
Medanta Hospital, located near Delhi, has become the site of this standoff as Wangchuk's health remains a primary concern for his supporters [1]. The police presence at the hospital reflects an effort to limit the activist's interactions with political leaders, and the public, during his fast [1].
Saroj did not provide a formal statement following the clash, but the video of the exchange has circulated widely on social media [1]. The Samajwadi Party has not issued an official response regarding the restriction of their MP's movement at the medical facility [1].
“Police blocked MP Pria Saroj from meeting activist Sonam Wangchuk”
The restriction of a sitting Member of Parliament's access to a patient in a medical facility suggests a high level of state concern regarding the visibility and political momentum of Sonam Wangchuk's protest. By preventing a meeting between a lawmaker and a high-profile activist, authorities are attempting to isolate the movement and limit the potential for coordinated political escalation.
