Day 16 of CJP protest: Sonam Wangchuk loses six kg as fast enters eighth day
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the eighth day of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, protesting alleged examination irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Highlights civil unrest and political accountability movements regarding the integrity of national medical entrance examinations in India.
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at the Jantar Mantar here, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities, entered its 16th day on Sunday (July 5, 2026), while it was the eighth day of an indefinite hunger strike announced by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has lost around six kg since beginning the fast.
Focuses on protest movements and systemic criticism of government handling of student issues.
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