Hunger Striker Sonam Wangchuk Moved to Hospital as CJP Claims Wife Barred
On July 18, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike due to deteriorating health. Security was heightened around Jantar Mantar and the hospital following Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) claims that his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was barred from carrying a phone or meeting personal lawyers/doctors. Police denied allegations of violence during Wangchuk's transfer.
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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