The story so far
Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike
Tracked across 15 sources · Updated 43m ago
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on day 18 of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities. His health is deteriorating, prompting a PIL in Delhi HC seeking force-feeding and hospitalization. Politicians, actors, and the public urge him to end the fast.
How it unfolded
16 Jul 2026
CJP calls one-day mass hunger strike in solidarity
15 Jul 2026
Kejriwal, Tharoor, celebrities urge Wangchuk to end fast
15 Jul 2026
Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on PIL for medical aid
14 Jul 2026
Health deteriorates; plea filed in Delhi HC for force-feeding
28 Jun 2026
Wangchuk begins indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →'Nation needs you': Opposition MPs meet Sonam Wangchuk at hospital, appeal to call off indefinite fast
Opposition MPs visited Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital to appeal he end his indefinite fast.
The delegation included MPs from AAP, RJD, CPI, JMM, and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh.
MPs handed Wangchuk a letter expressing gratitude for his dedication to youth, environmental protection, and educational reforms.
The letter stated his message for education reform has been heard across the country and urged him to end the fast.
MPs said the nation needs Wangchuk's guidance and wisdom, particularly for the youth who look to him for inspiration.
Earlier · 10h ago
Full story →"Don't Waste Time": Top Court On Plea Against Police Action On CJP Protesters
Supreme Court heard a plea against police action on CJP protesters.
Court remarked 'Don't waste time' regarding the plea.
CJP stands for the 'Campaign for Judicial Protection' or similar protest group.
The hearing pertains to police actions during protests.
Court's comment suggests impatience with the plea's merits.
Earlier · 8h ago
Full story →'Death of democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams Centre over handling of student protests at Jantar Mantar
Shashi Tharoor criticises Centre's handling of student protests at Jantar Mantar.
Tharoor calls the situation 'death of democracy'.
Protests occurred at Jantar Mantar, a common protest site in Delhi.
Earlier · 6h ago
Full story →'Meet at Neutral Venue': CJP Declines Invite for Talks at JP Nadda's Residence
CJP declined invite for talks at JP Nadda's residence, proposing neutral venue
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das questioned government's intent to address protesters' demands
Disagreement over meeting location reflects tension between CJP and government
No immediate resolution to the impasse reported
Earlier · 4h ago
Full story →The art of performative politics: Rahul Gandhi's NEET protest outside PM Modi's residence explained
Rahul Gandhi held a NEET protest outside PM Modi's residence.
A Congress MP said they were asked to follow Gandhi's convoy without questions.
The article frames the protest as performative politics.
The article is from OpIndia, a right-leaning outlet.
