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Sonam Wangchuk's fresh visuals emerge amid calls for him to end hunger strike

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By Karishma Ayaldasani
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Today (Wednesday) is the 18th day of Wangchuk's strike and 26th day of CJP protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike. Today (Wednesday) marks the 18th day of the strike. As of today, he has lost 8.9 kg of weight since the begining of the strike. (HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike. Today (Wednesday) marks the 18th day of the strike. As of today, he has lost 8.9 kg of weight since the begining of the strike. (HT/Vipin Kumar)

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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is spearheading the protest for 26 days now, said on Tuesday that Sonam Wanghcuk is in immense pain and lost over 8 kgs since the begining of the fast. (HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is spearheading the protest for 26 days now, said on Tuesday that Sonam Wanghcuk is in immense pain and lost over 8 kgs since the begining of the fast. (HT/Vipin Kumar)

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Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike comes in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demands -- the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following unprecedented paper leak irregularities during the national NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination.(HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike comes in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demands -- the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following unprecedented paper leak irregularities during the national NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination.(HT/Vipin Kumar)

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As the movement continues to grow, many political leaders and actors have come forward, supporting Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke. Leaders such as Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, among others have urged the climate activist to call off his hunger strike as his health continues to deteriorate. (HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

As the movement continues to grow, many political leaders and actors have come forward, supporting Sonam Wangchuk and Abhijeet Dipke. Leaders such as Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, among others have urged the climate activist to call off his hunger strike as his health continues to deteriorate. (HT/Vipin Kumar)

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Many actors, including Omi Vaidya, who played the character of ‘Chatur’ in 3 Idiots, Swara Bhaskar, Zeenat Aman ad Rubina Dilaik have come forth to support Wangchuk. (HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Many actors, including Omi Vaidya, who played the character of ‘Chatur’ in 3 Idiots, Swara Bhaskar, Zeenat Aman ad Rubina Dilaik have come forth to support Wangchuk. (HT/Vipin Kumar)

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Despite multiple appeals, Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike, saying, “don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won’t even have a dialogue.”(HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

Despite multiple appeals, Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike, saying, “don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won’t even have a dialogue.”(HT/Vipin Kumar)

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In the most latest update regarding Sonam Wangchuk's health, official handle of Cockroach Janta Party shared details of his dropping blood pressure which, as of Wednesday (day 18th of his fast) stands at 105/76.(HT/Vipin Kumar) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 15, 2026 12:33 pm IST

In the most latest update regarding Sonam Wangchuk's health, official handle of Cockroach Janta Party shared details of his dropping blood pressure which, as of Wednesday (day 18th of his fast) stands at 105/76.(HT/Vipin Kumar)

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    Karishma Ayaldasani

    Karishma Ayaldasani is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, where she works with the digital team on fast-moving breaking stories from India and around the world.

    She enjoys covering national and global news, focusing on delivering updates quickly and clearly so readers can make sense of what’s happening as it unfolds. Comfortable in high-pressure newsroom settings, she regularly contributes to live blogs, explainers and real-time coverage.

    Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the digital team at The Indian Express, worked with the social media team at Firstpost, and spent time as a creative strategist at Clematis Advertising.

    Outside of work, she likes exploring different art forms and unwinds with music. With over three years of experience in fast-paced newsrooms, she brings curiosity, clarity and consistency to her work.

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