Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray condemned the Centre over activist Sonam Wangchuk's removal from the Jantar Mantar protest site, calling it "shameful". He urged the government to engage with protesting youth and questioned the handling of the NEET controversy

Maharashtra Congress and NCP (SP) leaders criticised the shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. They alleged the police action reflected an authoritarian mindset and suppression of democratic dissent