Day 24 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating as his indefinite hunger strike enters its 16th day at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party is calling on the government to address examination irregularities and meet the protesters' demands to prevent a potential tragedy.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing civil unrest regarding examination integrity and government accountability, drawing support from various political opposition parties.
Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since his indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar began, and his blood glucose level has dropped to 67 mg/dL, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said on Monday (July 13, 2026), with its founder Abhijeet Dipke urging the Centre to address the protesters' demands as "lives are at stake".
With Mr. Wangchuk's indefinite fast entering Day 16, his health has deteriorated further. According to a health update shared by CJP, Wangchuk's blood pressure was recorded at 107/70 mm Hg. His total weight loss since the beginning of the hunger strike has reached 8.2 kg.
The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered Day 24 on Monday (July 13, 2026). CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke appealed to the Centre not to turn the issue into "a battle of egos" and urged it to address the protesters' demands.
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