Salt Fast for Education: Sonam Wangchuk's 19-Day Protest Spawns Health Warnings
Potti Sriramulu's 58-day hunger strike in October 1952 led to the creation of Andhra state, reshaping India's map. Recently, Sonam Wangchuk, protesting for education reforms since December 2023, has undertaken a 19-day fast on salt water alone, prompting health concerns and court orders for monitoring. Hunger strikes remain a potent but precarious political tool in India, balancing moral pressure with public skepticism.
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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