Hunger strike enters 17th day as Sonam Wangchuk demands minister's resignation
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent Indian activist, began a hunger strike on June 28 in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. The fast, now entering its 17th day, is in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and has drawn attention from opposition leaders who urge him to end it due to his deteriorating health. Wangchuk's protest at Jantar Mantar observatory reflects growing frustration among young Indians over unemployment and education issues.
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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