Sonam Wangchuk demands Education Minister's resignation on 19th day of hunger strike
On the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over education issues. His health critically deteriorated; he lost over 9 kg and faces organ damage risks. The Delhi High Court ordered regular medical checks by government doctors while Mr. Wangchuk urged support for the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march on July 20.
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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