Hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk loses 350 grams as CJP urges government action
On July 26, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, lost 350 grams and faced mild dehydration. His blood pressure was recorded at 108/68mmHg, with other vital signs stable. Government-appointed doctors monitor him closely post-Delhi High Court order. Three students on a parallel hunger strike were advised to use wheelchairs due to health concerns. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged immediate government engagement and support grew at the protest site in New Delhi.
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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