Prakash Raj meets Sonam Wangchuk ‘in solidarity’; Chinmayi Sripaada hopes activist calls off hunger strike
The activist said his hunger had stabilized as the protest reached 22 days and organizers said he had lost 7.5 kg.
- The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered its 22nd day on Saturday, while educator Sonam Wangchuk reached the 14th day of his indefinite hunger strike.
- Demanding Pradhan's resignation and compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide, the CJP continues an agitation that began on June 20.
- Despite losing 7.5 kg and recording a blood pressure of 106/74 mm, Wangchuk said on Friday his hunger had "stabilised" and asserted removing him would violate his Constitutional right to peaceful protest.
- The CJP announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, with Wangchuk stating, "Like us, you don't have to remain hungry for 24 days. But take responsibility as citizens and join us on July 20."
- Rejecting labels like "modern Gandhi," Wangchuk urged citizens to take personal responsibility rather than seeking heroes. "Please don't look for a hero in someone else. Fulfil your responsibilities as a citizen," he said.
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CJP Protest: Sonam Wangchuk Loses 8.2kg as his Fast Enters 16th Day; 'Life at Stake', Says Dipke
Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since his indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar began, and his blood glucose level has dropped to 67 mg/dL, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said on Monday, with its founder
The CJP's anti-paper leak protest continued for the 23rd day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. On the 15th day of the indefinite hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk's blood pressure was recorded at 104/66 mm Hg, and he has lost 7.8 kg. Several leaders, including Samajwadi Party MPs Pushpendra Saroj and K.K. Shailaja, have expressed support for the protest. The organization has announced demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan…
Wangchuk's health worsens further as fast enters 15th day
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated significantly on the 15th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting alleged examination irregularities. Wangchuk's blood pressure has dropped and he has lost 7.8 kg, while the protest is drawing support from political leaders and public intellectuals.
CJP protest: Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens as fast enters 15th day
New Delhi: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorated further on Sunday as his indefinite hunger strike entered the 15th day, with doctors reporting a further drop in his blood pressure and a total weight loss of 7.8 kg since the fast began. The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities entered its 23rd day on Sunday, July 12. According to a health update share…
'I am not Mahatma Gandhi, don't look for heroes in others...', Sonam Wangchuk's message to the country from the dharna stage, on hunger strike for 15 days
'Be your own hero': Sonam Wangchuk rejects 'modern Gandhi' tag amid hunger strike
Educator Sonam Wangchuk rejects hero labels and urges citizens to take responsibility. He is currently on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for 14 days. Wangchuk is protesting examination irregularities and seeking accountability from the government. He has lost significant weight and feels tired but remains determined. Wangchuk appeals for public support in the ongoing movement and upcoming march.
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