The story so far
Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike
Tracked across 13 sources · Updated 1h ago
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities and paper leaks. His health has deteriorated, prompting a Delhi High Court plea for force-feeding. Political and celebrity figures have urged him to end the strike.
How it unfolded
6d ago
Delhi HC to hear plea; Kejriwal to visit Jantar Mantar
15 Jul 2026
CJP calls for mass hunger strike on July 16
15 Jul 2026
Kejriwal, Shashi Tharoor, celebrities urge Wangchuk to end fast
15 Jul 2026
Plea in Delhi HC seeks force-feeding, hospitalization
15 Jul 2026
Delhi HC seeks government response on PIL for Wangchuk's health
15 Jul 2026
Wangchuk enters day 18 of hunger strike
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →From biryani to bandages: How Delhi rallied behind student protesters, CJP at Jantar Mantar
Delhi Police struck protesters with batons and tear gas during a march to Parliament.
Citizens sent food, medicines, and essentials to Jantar Mantar, overwhelming volunteers with donations.
Delivery executives dropped off food ordered by strangers for protesters at the site.
Volunteers set up food and medicine distribution points at the CJP protest site.
Earlier · 17h ago
Full story →CJP calls off protest at Delhi Police headquarters after release of detainees
CJP called off protest at Delhi Police headquarters.
Protest was ended after detainees were released.
The decision followed the release of individuals.
Earlier · 14h ago
Full story →Union ministers visit Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike continues
Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital.
Sonam Wangchuk is continuing an indefinite hunger strike.
The Delhi High Court ordered his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital.
The visit is linked to ongoing protests by Wangchuk.
Earlier · 8h ago
Full story →Student protests spread across multiple cities globally
Protests by students are occurring in multiple locations including Ladakh, London, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
The protests are spreading, indicating a widening movement.
The specific cause or trigger of the protests is not specified in the headline.
Earlier · 6h ago
Full story →Sharmila Thackeray Confronts Mumbai Police During NEET Protest At Shivaji Park, Dares Cops To Touch
Sharmila Thackeray confronted Mumbai Police during a NEET protest at Shivaji Park.
She dared the police to touch her during the protest.
The protest was against alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.
Thackeray is a political figure from Maharashtra.
