Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Activist's strike enters day 18, CJP's Dipke targets PM for ‘refusing to dialogue’
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 18 on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) 2026 exam and other exams.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reported Wangchuk lost more than 8.4 kg, with blood pressure dropping to 109/70, but Wangchuk refuses to end his fast until the government agrees to a dialogue.
CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar entered day 26, and they announced a 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav spoke to Wangchuk and urged him to end his fast, extending the party's support.
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