NCP chief Sharad Pawar slams government for inaction on activist's 21-day hunger strike
On July 18, 2026, Sharad Pawar, NCP (SP) president, criticized the Indian government for its "irresponsible" handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. Mr. Wangchuk was hospitalized due to deteriorating health on his 21st day of fasting. Pawar accused the government of inaction and claimed it would discuss the issue in Parliament, despite leaders from other parties visiting the protest site. The Delhi High Court had directed regular medical assessments for Wangchuk.
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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