Centre's relationship with Wangchuk deteriorates over demands
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 18th day with his demands for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Dharmendra Pradhan called his March 2023 meeting with Wangchuk a 'wonderful conversation' and tweeted about it.
Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo alleged Pradhan told her in November 2024 that HIAL's UGC recognition file would stay frozen as long as Wangchuk pushed for Ladakh demands.
Ladakh's administration cancelled HIAL's 40-year land lease in August 2025, which Wangchuk called a 'witch-hunt' for his statehood push.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) began the protest, with Wangchuk asking why the government won't even have a dialogue.
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