CJP Protests Enter 18th Day: Wangchuk's Fast at 10 Days, Blood Pressure Low
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities. The 18-day demonstration, initiated by the CJP, saw activist Sonam Wangchuk enter his tenth day of an indefinite hunger strike. Dipke, founder of the CJP, expressed concern for Wangchuk's health, stating he had lost over six kilograms and his blood pressure remained low.
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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