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Indira’s past, Sonia’s push, Rahul’s parallel: Cong’s 3-track policy on Wangchuk

Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, sitting near a bust of Indira Gandhi (also inset), at a meeting of party MPs on Thursday. Friday saw the first official Congress support to the CJP and Wangchuk's protest.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 8:20 PM IST

Swara Bhasker says Bollywood fears speaking up for Sonam Wangchuk amid protests

Swara Bhasker meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Published on Jul 17, 2026, 4:15 PM IST

When Indira met Sonam: How a 1984 story slowly brought Cong to Wangchuk's fast

CJP cited Indira Gandhi's meeting with Sonam Wangchuk's father to make a point against current regime of PM Narendra Modi.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026, 6:36 AM IST

Sonam Wangchuk loses 9.5 kg weight after twenty days of hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk has lost another 350 grams over the last 24 hours.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 3:44 PM IST

'Showing a spine against govt not easy': RJD on Aamir Khan's comment on Wangchuk

Aamir Khan dismissed the widely held belief that Wangchuk's life had inspired the lead character in the 2009 film.

Published on Jul 17, 2026, 3:37 PM IST

'Govt must listen, not look away': Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk

Congress leader Pawan Khera visited climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on Friday in solidarity of his ongoing indefinite hunger strike to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, current education minister over NEET paper leaks.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 3:33 PM IST

‘Govt is heartless’: Students on parallel fast with Wangchuk ‘at high risk’ too

Manish, Neha and Aameen at their hunger strike site at Jantar Mantar.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 2:51 PM IST

‘Will stay alive, come back as ghost if…’: Wangchuk urges support for Parl march

Activist Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike against alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

Vivek Oberoi dodges question on Sonam Wangchuk amid continued hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 20th day today on Friday.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 10:55 AM IST

Government has decided to sacrifice Sonam Wangchuk, says Raj Thackeray, slams BJP

Navi Mumbai, India - Nov. 8, 2024:MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Party Candidate from Belapur & Airoli during an election campaign held at Sanpada in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, November 8, 2024. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 17, 2026, 8:59 AM IST

Delhi HC orders daily medical check-up for Sonam Wangchuk

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait with social activist Sonam Wangchuk in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 17, 2026, 8:12 AM IST

Aamir Khan says 3 Idiots not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk; hopes he ends his fast

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Delhi HC orders daily medical check-up for Wangchuk amid continued hunger strike

Wangchuk’s health has deteriorated significantly during the hunger strike, with the activist allegedly losing 8.5 kg.

Published on Jul 17, 2026, 7:41 AM IST

Replace Pradhan with Wangchuk: Kejriwal's big pitch at Jantar Mantar protest

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal with activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 7:02 AM IST

‘Politics must have room for humanity’: Omar on Sonam Wangchuk's protest

"The Education Minister should either resign or be removed from his post," Omar Abdullah told reporters.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 11:44 PM IST

'Don't appoint Smriti Irani in place of Pradhan': AAP leader's dig at BJP

When asked if Arvind Kejriwal will also join the protest on Monday, Saurabh Bharadwaj said that he has not spoken to the former Delhi chief minister about the same but will attend the march himself.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 10:24 PM IST

'His concerns are our concerns': Congress appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end fast

Appealing to Wangchuk to call off his fast, Congress said his health had become a matter of concern.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 8:15 PM IST

'PM afraid…': Kejriwal recalls 2011 strike, proposes Wangchuk for education min

“Sonam Wangchuk is a very big educationist. He has gone on hunger strike before as well for Ladakh,” Kejriwal said at Jantar Mantar.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 7:02 PM IST

Sonakshi Sinha, Samay ask government to open dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk

Samay Raina and Sonakshi Sinha react to Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.

Published on Jul 16, 2026, 6:05 PM IST

‘Sonam Wangchuk matters’: Artist draws huge graffiti on Delhi flyover wall

An artist writing 'Sonam Matters' in Delhi.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 4:33 PM IST

Imran Khan blasts lack of accountability in NEET paper leak controversy

Imran Khan fires at NEET system, says students deserve fairness as Sonam Wangchuk's fast continues.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 2:46 PM IST

Who is Gitanjali J Angmo? Meet Sonam Wangchuk’s wife and co-founder of HIAL

Sonam Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, who is also the co-founder of HIAL.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 2:21 PM IST

Atul Kulkarni joins Sonam Wangchuk's protest with one-day hunger strike

Atul Kulkarni urges Indian government to talk as he observes one-day fast for Sonam Wangchuk.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 12:01 PM IST

Govt's first reaction to Wangchuk's hunger strike: ‘Can give medical assistance’

Activist Sonam Wangchuk undergoes a morning medical check-up as he continues his indefinite hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 2:43 PM IST

'Every life precious': HC tells govt over plea for Wangchuk's force-feeding

Activist Sonam Wangchuk during a protest by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding union education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, at the Jantar Mantar, Delhi, Thursday

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 12:49 PM IST

Did Deepika Padukone post in support of Sonam Wangchuk? Here’s the truth

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on indefinite hunger strike for the nineteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 11:01 AM IST

Wangchuk refuses to end fast, calls for Parliament march: ‘Not in good shape…’

Activist Sonam Wangchuk undergoes a morning medical check-up as he continues his indefinite hunger strike for the eighteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Published on Jul 16, 2026, 10:27 AM IST

Indian diaspora in US ask PM Modi to talk to Wangchuk: 'Must answer failures'

Activist Sonam Wangchuk undergoes a morning medical check-up as he continues his indefinite hunger strike for the nineteenth consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 11:21 AM IST

Delhi HC seeks presence of Centre, law officers over plea on Wangchuk’s health

The plea expressed concern over Wangchuk’s deteriorating health condition. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 11:09 AM IST

What's Rahul Gandhi planning amid buzz over absence from CJP-Wangchuk protest

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi speaks in a video message regarding the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' series of rallies.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 6:31 AM IST

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