India news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike
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- Guardian World·2h agoIndia ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
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…
Read at Guardian World → - Times of India Top·4h agoSonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike; PM Modi vows stricter actions against paper leaks
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…
Read at Times of India Top → - NDTV India·6h ago"Worried, Waiting": Sonam Wangchuk's Brother To NDTV Before He Ended Fast
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.
Read at NDTV India → - Guardian International·10h agoOn the ground at India's 'Cockroach' protest
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…
Read at Guardian International → - ET Tech·1d agoDelhi protest: Instagram briefly blocks Cockroach Janta Party's handle, now restored
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."
Read at ET Tech → - Dawn World PK·1d agoExam paper leak, protests and Gandhi siblings' arrest — India's 'cockroach' youth movement explained
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…
Read at Dawn World PK → - NPR World·2d agoIndia's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Read at NPR World → - The Hindu Top·3d agoCPI (M) stages protest against forceful removal of Sonam Wangchuk during hunger strike
CPI (M) workers staged the demonstration under the leadership of party local unit secretary S. Ramachandran
Read at The Hindu Top → - Mint News·4d agoDelhi Police say no permission for CJP's Parliament march tomorrow, warns of action against violators
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.
Read at Mint News → - The Print India·5d agoVijayan slams Centre over police action against activist Wangchuk, CJP founder Dipke
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…
Read at The Print India → - Business Standard·5d agoDelhi Police shifts Wangchuk to hospital on day 21 of his hunger strike
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
Read at Business Standard → - Business Today IN·5d ago'If anything happens to Sonam Wangchuk...': Abhijeet Dipke to govt as Delhi Police shifts activist to hospital
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.
Read at Business Today IN → - NDTV Top Stories·6d agoSonam Wangchuk Removed From Protest Site, Taken To Hospital On Day 21 Of Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Read at NDTV Top Stories → - Express Tribune World·6d agoFasting Indian activist shifted to hospital, police say
Wangchuk, 59, fasts since June 28 as CJP demands Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam paper leaks
Read at Express Tribune World → - Indian Express·6d agoDay 20 of hunger strike: Sonam Wangchuk vows to ‘stay alive’, march to Parliament on MondayRead at Indian Express →
- TOI Entertainment·6d agoShatrughan Sinha backs Sonakshi for supporting Sonam Wangchuk
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…
Read at TOI Entertainment → - Guardian AU Headlines·6d ago‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
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…
Read at Guardian AU Headlines → - NYT World·Jul 16A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.
Read at NYT World → - BBC World·Jul 16One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
Read at BBC World → - Dawn Pakistan·Jul 16‘Don’t save me, save the cause’: Indian activist Wangchuk’s message during hunger strike in New Delhi
“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…
Read at Dawn Pakistan → - Indian Express Nation·Jul 16‘We share the anguish and outrage’: Congress urges Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strikeRead at Indian Express Nation →
- The Hindu National·Jul 15As Sonam Wangchuk hangs on to hunger strike, weight loss approaches 9 kg
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
Read at The Hindu National → - Geo Ent PK·Jul 15India's 'Cockroach' party announces hunger strike amid activist Wangchuk's worsening health
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
Read at Geo Ent PK → - Bollywood Hungama·Jul 15Anurag Kashyap supports Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike; says, “Silence from powers is deafening to the point that it is proof of their guilt and murderous intent”
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…
Read at Bollywood Hungama → - Deccan Chronicle Ent·Jul 15Azmi, Razdan Appeal to Sonam Wangchuk to Call Off Hunger Strike
In a post on Instagram, Azmi came out in support of Wangchuk and said the country needs more people like him.
Read at Deccan Chronicle Ent → - Scroll.in India·Jul 14CJP protest: Over 1,800 civil society members urge Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike
The academics and artists said that the government ‘does not have a conscience’, and urged the protesters to preserve their strength for future struggles.
Read at Scroll.in India → - DW News EN·Jul 14India news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi
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.
Read at DW News EN → - Hindustan Times India·Jul 14‘Govt does not care’: Calls for Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike grow; Mahua, Uddhav, Dipke issue appeals
Today (Tuesday, July 14) marks the 17th day of Wangchuk’s hunger strike and 25th day of CJP protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Read at Hindustan Times India →
