Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg
Summary
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old Indian engineer and climate activist, has been on a hunger strike for 16 days at a protest in Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a leaked medical entrance exam. Despite significant weight loss and health concerns, Wangchuk continues his protest to push for educational reforms.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg (18 pounds) during his 16-day hunger strike.
- His blood pressure and blood sugar levels have dropped to concerning levels.
- The protest is held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a well-known site for demonstrations.
- The protest group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a medical exam paper leak.
- Pradhan has refused to resign, calling the protesters disruptive elements.
- Wangchuk is inspired by Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and is using hunger strike as protest.
- Wangchuk is recognized internationally for his work on climate adaptation, including creating artificial glaciers called "ice stupas."
- Despite high temperatures, hundreds support the protest in solidarity with Wangchuk and the CJP’s demands.
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