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.
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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