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.
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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