The activist’s team says he will visit Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before leaving for Ladakh
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams
The CJP protest that began as a march in Delhi has rapidly transformed into a nationwide movement. Following police action against CJP protesters and activist Sonam Wangchuk, demonstrations erupted across India, with students, political parties, and civil society groups taking to the streets.
Indian activist Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also questioned PM Modi's silence on the issue even as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast entered day 25
The activists also raised slogans against the Indian government and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The Delhi police on July 21 registered four FIRs against unknown individuals for rioting, assault on public servants, damage to public property and other offences during CJP protest on July 20
Wangchuk was brought to the Medanta Hospital in an ambulance at 7.28 p.m. under tight security
Calling itself an apolitical association, the RDA said, "We believe every individual has the democratic right to peaceful protest, and we hope that all genuine concerns are heard and addressed through constructive dialogue”
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Mt. Wangchuk said he is "touched and moved" by the manner in which the protesters have maintained peace despite "provocation"
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Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a 'slight commotion'.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that the Delhi police allowed him to reach the protest site only after transferring Mr. Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital
Mr. Wangchuk acknowledged his weakening physical condition but said his resolve remained unshaken
Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor
Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor; govt. assures High Court of necessary medical intervention
For many Indians, Sonam Wangchuk is the real-life inspiration behind the character of Phunsukh Wangdu in 3 Idiots. But his story goes far beyond cinema. From transforming education in Ladakh and developing the world-famous Ice Stupa project to becoming the most prominent face of Ladakh’s movement for constitutional safeguards, Wangchuk’s journey has spanned education, climate action and activism. This explainer traces how an engineer and educator became one of India’s most influential public voices on Ladakh’s future.
The Congress party urges the activist to end his fast, saying it has been fighting for the same issue; actors Sonakshi Sinha and Imran Khan voice their support for the movement
The Union government has responded to activist Sonam Wanghuk’s ongoing fasting at Jantar Mantar with silence for the past 19 days even as an alarmed Delhi High Court asserted on July 16 that the ‘life of any citizen is precious’
The petition argued that the government could not remain a passive spectator, contending that failure to intervene could amount to “abetment of suicide” under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Delhi HC asks Centre, Delhi government to respond on the plea by tomorrow due to the “urgent” nature of the issue
Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, other eminent persons urge CJP protesters to end hunger strike
When asked about the possibility of the administration intervening if his health deteriorated, Mr. Wangchuk said he was at the protest site voluntarily, and there was no reason for the authorities to remove him
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which had earlier extended support to the CJP agitation, is now scheduled to send a delegation to the Jantar Mantar on July 7
CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya is scheduled to visit the protest site later in the day to extend solidarity with the agitation
"Heavy police deployment at Jantar Mantar. The police are not allowing people to enter, and many of our core team members are being denied entry. What are they planning to do?" says Mr. Dipke