Wangchuk Loses 9 kg on Hunger Strike, CJP Demands Pradhan's Resignation
On July 16, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk lost over 9 kg on the nineteenth day of his indefinite hunger strike, weakening significantly. His weight dropped to 56.90 kg with stable vital signs under medical supervision. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged the Government of India to address education reforms and called for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, scheduling a Parliament March on July 20th.
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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