Addressing a crowd at the Jantar Mantar — the epicentre of the ongoing students’ protest — Dipke said that if Pradhan is not removed, the demand will shift to the prime minister’s resignation.

Amid his ongoing demonstration at Jantar Mantar climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday issued a poignant appeal to his supporters, reiterating his uncompromising commitment to non-violence amid growing concerns over fringe elements attempting to derail the peaceful movement.

The police said that these handles were trying to take advantage of the agitation by circulating misleading posts, urging the public not to fall prey to unverified information.