The CPI( M) lok Dabha member of parliament from Sikar parliamentary constituency, Rajasthan Mr. Amra Ram alongwith the CPI( M) state leaders who had gone to Jodhpur jail to meet the prestigious Megsaysay Award recipient and globally famed environmentalist lodged there since the last few days was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk.
The MP was surprised and shocked saying that he fails to understand over this police action as he is an elected people representative and not a terrorist.
Amra Ram is representing Sikar as its 18 th Lok Sabha member uf Parliament.
There were tremendous police force outside the Jodhpur jail with police barricades fixed there with no one being allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk.
He had earlier submitted a request through email to the jail authorities but his appeal was rejected with a note that as per rules your request is denied.
Infuriated Amra Ram, CPI ( M) while speaking to media said that Wangchuk is not a terrorist but a renowned environmentalist. He said that not allowing him to meet Wangchuk is arbitrary. He strongly condemned the use of force by the police on the protestors and demanded unambiguity from the government when and under what circumstances will he be allowed to meet Wangchuk.
Both the senior police officers and the jail authorities were silent on this issue not allowing the CPM MP Amra Ram meet Sonam Wangchuk except a one line reply that it’s not allowed under law.
It may be recalled that the Ladakh activist of world fame fighting on environmental issues of Ladakh was arrested after violence erupted in Leh few days ago while he and his associates were in hunger strike on the demands of statehood and bringing Leh Ladakh under the jurisdiction of 6 th schedule, the assurance given by the government in their menifesto reveal the news reports.
Several political activists like Prashant Bhushan and former psephologist , farmers leader Dr. Yogendra Yadav had held a press conference condemning Wangchuk’s arrest and demanding his immediate release.
Wangchuk has been arrested under draconian NSA amd several charges leveled against him over FCRA violations cancelling it against his NGO.
