'Be your own hero': Sonam Wangchuk rejects 'modern Gandhi' tag amid hunger strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected being called a 'modern Gandhi' while continuing a 14-day hunger strike in Delhi. He is protesting against examination irregularities and urging citizens to take personal responsibility for social change.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing social and educational grievances in India and the role of individual activism.
NEW DELHI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected being labelled a "modern Gandhi" or a hero, saying he is "just an ordinary citizen" and urging people to take responsibility for their own lives instead of looking for someone else to lead.Wangchuk made the remarks as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over examination irregularities entered its 22nd day on Saturday. His indefinite hunger strike, which began on June 28, entered its 14th day.According to a health update shared by the outfit, Wangchuk has lost 7.5 kg since beginning the fast. His blood pressure was recorded at 106/74 mm Hg.In a video posted on X on Friday night, Wangchuk said he was feeling less energetic than the previous day but remained determined to continue the agitation."Today, on the 13th day of my fast, I am not feeling as energetic as I was yesterday.
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