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.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk agreed to end his 21-day hunger strike if the government meets his three demands.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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