Hunger Strike Continues: Sonam Wangchuk Demands Meeting with Parliamentarians
On July 20, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk announced he would continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital due to police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" march. He demands youth leaders be allowed to meet parliamentarians or for him to do so from the hospital, adding hope for government accountability regarding the Education Minister. Wangchuk started fasting on July 18 after being forcibly shifted by Delhi Police.
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
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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