On Day 20 of his hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk vowed to "stay
A citizen's hunger strike demanding resignation over a serious issue is concerning.
On Day 20 of his hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk vowed to "stay alive" until July 20 when protesters plan to march to Parliament. NCP MP Supriya Sule, Congress MP Pawan Khera, and former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET-UG question paper leak. His health is monitored by doctors due to dehydration risks.
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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