CJP protest Day 25:Wanghcuk’s health worsens; fast enters 17th day
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating as he enters his 17th day of an indefinite hunger strike. Supporters and prominent public figures are urging him to end the protest, which demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing political tensions regarding student and youth welfare in India, drawing attention to the government's refusal to engage in dialogue.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health worsened on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday (July 14, 2026). Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke said in a post on X that Mr. Wangchuk “has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain”.
“ Like everyone else, I begged him to end his fast,” Mr. Dipke added.
“He calmly replied, 'Don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the govt why they won’t even have a dialogue.’,” Mr. Dipke said on X.
Day 17 of Sonam Sir's Hunger-Strike. He has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain. Like everyone else, I begged him to end his fast. He calmly replied, "Don't ask me to end my fast. Ask the govt why they won't even have a dialogue." pic.twitter.com/xPKFqJz4vL
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