Wangchuk's health worsens; CJP alleges police assault
Allegations of police assault and deteriorating health of a hunger-striking activist raise serious concerns.
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist on hunger strike, saw his health deteriorate with low blood sugar and pressure. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), warned that the government would be responsible if anything happened to him. The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while alleging police assault on students attempting to set up a library at the protest site. The agitation has gained support from various political leaders and civil society members including Dipankar Bhattacharya, Nikhil Dey, and M.A. Baby.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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