Omar Abdullah urges government to dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk over health concerns
On July 16, 2026, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, expressed concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk's deteriorating health during an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi. Mr. Wangchuk demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET examination irregularities. Mr. Abdullah urged the government to initiate dialogue like it did with Anna Hazare in 2011, citing legitimacy and urgency in addressing such 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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