Hunger strike enters 16th day: Activist loses 8.25 kg, student hospitalized
The hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister, entered its 16th day. A AISA student was hospitalized for hypovolemic shock, while activist Sonam Wangchuk lost 8.25 kg and faced severe health issues. The protest, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), faces government silence and media neglect, with police interference reported. Despite appeals from leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Kanimozhi, no official dialogue has been initiated.
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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