Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg, weakens significantly on 19th day of hunger strike: CJP
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is experiencing significant health decline on the 19th day of his hunger strike demanding education reforms. The Cockroach Janta Party has called for government engagement and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing public dissatisfaction with national education policies and the use of hunger strikes as a tool for political advocacy.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg weight on the nineteenth day of his fast, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said in a statement, adding that he has weakened significantly on Thursday (July 16, 2026) morning.
The article highlights the activist's physical suffering and amplifies the opposition party's demands for government resignations.
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