Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 17th day of a hunger strike in New Delhi, which began on June 28. He is protesting in solidarity with the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and their demand for the federal education minister's resignation. The CJP is protesting exam paper leaks that affected millions of students in May. Wangchuk's health is reportedly deteriorating, having lost 8.5kg, prompting opposition leaders to urge him to end the fast. The CJP founder, Abhijeet Dipke, stated that Wangchuk remains adamant about continuing the strike and preparing for a march to parliament on July 20. Another individual on hunger strike at the protest site has been hospitalized after fainting.

Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, 59, has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 16 days at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. He has lost 8.2kg, with his blood pressure and sugar levels dropping, causing concern among supporters. Wangchuk is participating in a protest initiated by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a cancelled entrance exam due to a paper leak. Wangchuk, an engineer and educationist known for his work in Ladakh and for inspiring the film "Three Idiots," believes in non-violent protest and aims to hold the government accountable for educational reforms. Despite his deteriorating health, he remains determined to continue his fast until his demands are met.