Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike Live: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during a protest organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike live: Academician and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 21st day of her indefinite hunger strike on Saturday. A day earlier, the activist had said she had lost about 20 per cent of her body but was determined to continue the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG exam.
In a video message released at the end of the 20th day of his fast, Wangchuk appealed to people across the country to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s proposed “Chalo Sansad” march on July 20, arguing that public participation would decide the strength and success of the movement.
Talking about his health, Wangchuk acknowledged the physical damage caused by his prolonged fast, but said he was not backing down.
Wangchuk said, “Yes, I am still alive. Twenty percent of my body is gone. After the fat, the muscles are gone. After that will go the organs. Finally the brain. The time has not come yet.”
The workers joined the agitation at Jantar Mantar on June 28 and have been on an indefinite hunger strike since then. The protests began on June 20 and have now entered their 28th day.
AISA students sit on hunger strike
As the movement continues, concerns about the health of the protesters have intensified. On the 28th day of the protest, the condition of three All India Students Association (AISA) activists sitting on an indefinite hunger strike deteriorated further, with doctors recommending immediate hospitalization of one of them.
AISA said three of its workers – Neha, Ameen and Manish – have completed 20 days on Friday on their indefinite hunger strike.
In a statement, the students’ organization said Neha’s blood sugar level had fallen to critically low levels, following which doctors advised her to end her fast and get her immediately admitted to hospital to prevent further deterioration in her condition, news agency PTI reported.
According to AISA, Amen’s uric acid levels have increased dangerously and his body weight has reduced by about 14 percent. Meanwhile, Manish has lost more than 10 kg during the protests and is reportedly experiencing near-conscious states, requiring constant assistance even for routine activities.
opposition support
Wangchuk and other fasting protesters have also been visited by several opposition leaders due to their deteriorating health.
Congress leader Pawan Kheda, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and other opposition figures visited the protest site on Friday and urged the Center to initiate talks with the agitators.
A day earlier, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, SP MP Dimple Yadav and farmer leader Rakesh Tikait had also met Wangchuk and expressed support for the ongoing movement.
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In a video message released at the end of the 20th day of his fast, Wangchuk appealed to people across the country to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s proposed “Chalo Sansad” march on July 20, arguing that public participation would decide the strength and success of the movement.
Talking about his health, Wangchuk acknowledged the physical damage caused by his prolonged fast, but said he was not backing down.
Wangchuk said, “Yes, I am still alive. Twenty percent of my body is gone. After the fat, the muscles are gone. After that will go the organs. Finally the brain. The time has not come yet.”
The workers joined the agitation at Jantar Mantar on June 28 and have been on an indefinite hunger strike since then. The protests began on June 20 and have now entered their 28th day.
AISA students sit on hunger strike
As the movement continues, concerns about the health of the protesters have intensified. On the 28th day of the protest, the condition of three All India Students Association (AISA) activists sitting on an indefinite hunger strike deteriorated further, with doctors recommending immediate hospitalization of one of them.
AISA said three of its workers – Neha, Ameen and Manish – have completed 20 days on Friday on their indefinite hunger strike.
In a statement, the students’ organization said Neha’s blood sugar level had fallen to critically low levels, following which doctors advised her to end her fast and get her immediately admitted to hospital to prevent further deterioration in her condition, news agency PTI reported.
According to AISA, Amen’s uric acid levels have increased dangerously and his body weight has reduced by about 14 percent. Meanwhile, Manish has lost more than 10 kg during the protests and is reportedly experiencing near-conscious states, requiring constant assistance even for routine activities.
opposition support
Wangchuk and other fasting protesters have also been visited by several opposition leaders due to their deteriorating health.
Congress leader Pawan Kheda, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and other opposition figures visited the protest site on Friday and urged the Center to initiate talks with the agitators.
A day earlier, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, SP MP Dimple Yadav and farmer leader Rakesh Tikait had also met Wangchuk and expressed support for the ongoing movement.
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July 18, 2026, 07:13:35 IST
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: CJP celebrates 29th day of Jantar Mantar protest
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: Cockroaches Janata Party (CJP) founding president Abhijit Dubike on Friday shared a brief update on the X, symbolizing the continuation of the agitation at Jantar Mantar.
Deepke wrote in the post, “29th day at Jantar Mantar.”
July 18, 2026, 07:10:48 IST
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike live: CJP claims dip, police failed to take action despite repeated disturbances
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: Cockroaches Janata Party (CJP) founding president Abhijit Dipke alleged that several disruptive incidents took place at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Friday and accused the police of failing to intervene immediately.
“Today, there were several incidents where people created unrest, yet police failed to respond for hours,” Dipke said in a post on X.
“By allowing this to continue, they are enabling efforts to disrupt peaceful protests,” he said.
The allegations come amid claims by the CJP that efforts are being made to disrupt the ongoing movement, where climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several students are on an indefinite hunger strike. There was no immediate reaction from the police on the claims of dip.
July 18, 2026, 07:07:08 IST
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: Deepke said, ‘Goons tried to attack Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar’
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: Cockroaches Janata Party (CJP) founding president Abhijit Deepke alleged that unidentified persons attempted to attack climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, where she is on an indefinite hunger strike.
“Goons tried to attack Sonam sir at Jantar Mantar. Some object was thrown at her, but fortunately she was not injured,” Dupke claimed.
He further alleged that he had earlier received information about possible attempts to disrupt the ongoing protest. “A few days ago, I had warned after a police insider informed me that people would be sent to Jantar Mantar to disrupt the protests,” he said.
Claiming that attempts were made to derail the movement, Dupke said, “If anything happens to Sonam sir, the government will be responsible as there is a clear plan to end the peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.”
There was no immediate reaction from the police or the government on the allegations.
July 18, 2026, 07:00:31 IST
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: CJP accuses Wangchuk of attack at Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founding president Abhijit Dipke on Friday alleged that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, was attacked at the protest site.
Dupke made the claim in a statement, although details of the alleged incident were not immediately available. There has been no official confirmation from the authorities yet.
July 18, 2026, 06:45:30 IST
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike live: Activist compares Jantar Mantar movement to onion price protest
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike live: Answering the question whether the movement could ultimately lead to accountability or even Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Sonam Wangchuk said mass movements in India have often achieved results that initially seemed impossible.
“I ask you – do the people of India love the lives and education of their children more, or the onion?” He said, referring to past instances when governments had to face serious public backlash over rising onion prices.
He argued that if public anger over rising onion prices could affect political fortunes, a movement focused on students and education could also bring about change.
