Protest Leader Sonam Wangchuk Removed on 21st Day of Fast at Jantar Mantar
On the 21st day of his fast, Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent figure in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, was forcibly removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site by authorities. As he tried to raise his hand beyond white curtains shielding him, he was quickly taken away in an ambulance. Mr. Wangchuk, 59, has become a symbol of the ongoing youth-led demonstrations demanding greater autonomy for Ladakh since 2023.
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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