Hunger Strike Day 20: Activist Sonam Wangchuk Vows to March on Parliament
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist, has been on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi for 20 days, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. Despite doctors warning his health is critical due to weight loss and muscle depletion, Wangchuk vowed to continue until July 20 when a protest march to Parliament is planned. The Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for Wangchuk.
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.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: