India news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi

Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police brutality Indian “cockroach” activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over an exam paper scandal that…

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on student demands. Prime Minister Modi announced a new bill to combat examination paper leaks. This proposed legislation includes fast-track courts and tougher punishments for offenders. The Union Cabinet…

Wangchuk joined the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest over the NEET paper leak at Delhi's Jantar Mantar last month, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The unprecedented expression of dissent against India's government, headed by the prime minister, Narendra Modi, has shown no sign of abating, as protests by the youth-led “cockroach” protest movement entered its fourth day. The Guardian’s south Asia correspondent Hannah…

CJP president Abhijeet Dipke posted on X, "Cockroach Janta Party’s Instagram account has been taken down by Narendra Modi." Minutes later, he wrote, "It has been restored now."

Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement have been camping in the capital, New Delhi, to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term. Here is a look at…

The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

CPI (M) workers staged the demonstration under the leadership of party local unit secretary S. Ramachandran

The Police statement comes a day before CJP's march to Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was taken away from Jantar Mantar during his indefinite hunger strike, has also supported the march to Parliament.

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 18 (PTI) Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday strongly condemned the police action against activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke, accusing the Centre of “suppressing” democratic protests. In a…

The activist was shifted from Jantar Mantar to a hospital on medical advice after his condition deteriorated, with Delhi Police citing High Court orders and urging protesters to end the agitation

An object was allegedly thrown at Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police shifted him to Safdarjung Hospital. The move triggered allegations of force, detention and a wider attempt to break up the protest.

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Wangchuk, 59, fasts since June 28 as CJP demands Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam paper leaks

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly praised daughter Sonakshi Sinha for speaking in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue. Following the support…

The climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who has become the figurehead of anti-government protests in Delhi, is resisting calls to end his fast until the education minister resigns As night falls on day 18 of his hunger strike, the lack of any sustenance except water…

Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.

Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

“Sonam sir is not doing so well, and his rib cage has started showing,” said Vijeta Dahiya, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), speaking from New Delhi, where the educationist, Sonam Wangchuk, is on the 19th day of hunger strike. “He’s nearly 60, has lost muscle…

On the 18th day, activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, even as his vital signs showed a worsening condition

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. — Reuters Sonam

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has extended support to educationist Sonam Wangchuk, joining several members of the film fraternity who have voiced solidarity as his hunger strike continues. Wednesday marks the 25th day of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar and the…

In a post on Instagram, Azmi came out in support of Wangchuk and said the country needs more people like him.

The academics and artists said that the government ‘does not have a conscience’, and urged the protesters to preserve their strength for future struggles.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DW has more.

Today (Tuesday, July 14) marks the 17th day of Wangchuk’s hunger strike and 25th day of CJP protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.