Sonam Wangchuk's Fast Draws Political Support for Education Demands
On July 16, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk's fast drew support from leaders like Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, SP MP Dimple Yadav, and Congress leader K.C. Venugopal at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) planned a July 20 march to Parliament. Various political parties and celebrities backed Wangchuk’s demands for dialogue on education issues and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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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