Congress urges Sonam Wangchuk to end 19-day hunger strike over health concerns
On July 16, 2026, Congress urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 19-day hunger strike due to health concerns and assured continued pressure for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET examination irregularities. The Delhi High Court ordered daily monitoring of Wangchuk's health and immediate medical intervention if needed, closing a PIL with this directive. Wangchuk joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest on June 28.
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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