'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Summary
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 26 days to support the Cockroach Janta Party's call for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. After losing 11 kilograms and being hospitalized, Wangchuk refuses to end his fast until the government promises no force will be used against protesting students.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk is an Indian education activist on hunger strike for 26 days.
- He supports the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demands education reforms and the resignation of Minister Pradhan.
- Wangchuk has lost 11 kg and has been hospitalized in the ICU but remains stable.
- Thousands continue to protest in Delhi despite a police crackdown that injured many.
- Government officials, including Health Minister JP Nadda, have visited Wangchuk and asked him to end his fast.
- Wangchuk says he will end the strike only if the government assures no violence against students.
- The protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar will continue until Minister Pradhan resigns.
- Students blame Pradhan for exam paper leaks and want him to take responsibility.
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