Fasting Activist Faces Inertia: Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Lacks Opposition Support
It highlights contrasting treatment of activists based on political affiliation.
Anna Hazare’s 2011 anti-corruption fasts in Delhi led to the formation of a Jan Lokpal Bill committee and later, Parliament passing a resolution supporting his demands. Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk, currently fasting for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, lacks Opposition support. Hazare’s movement benefited the BJP, while Wangchuk faces inertia from divided opposition parties. This highlights changes in India's political landscape and public engagement over 15 years.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk agreed to end his 21-day hunger strike if the government meets his three demands.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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