Hunger Strike Day 24: Sonam Wangchuk Loses 8.2kg, Demands Education Minister's Resignation
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old Indian activist, has been on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi since June 29 to demand educational reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Monday, he had lost 8.2kg (18lb), with serious health concerns. Despite appeals from supporters and doctors, Wangchuk remains steadfast. The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
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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