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How Modi govt's equation with Wangchuk changed: ‘Wonderful’ to ‘terror B-team’

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is assisted by volunteers during his daily morning routine as he continues his indefinite hunger strike for the 18th consecutive day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The protest, held in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demands resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam-related irregularities and paper leaks.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 1:45 PM IST

Dipke's CJP calls mass hunger strike as Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk being attended as Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke looks on during a protest by CJP demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.

Published on Jul 15, 2026, 12:43 PM IST

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking directions to hospitalise Sonam Wangchuk tomorrow

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 15, 2026, 12:42 PM IST

Who has supported Wangchuk so far? Full list of personalities amid hunger strike

Several public figures, including AAP's Atishi and TMC's Mahua Moitra, have expressed their support for Wangchuk.

Published on Jul 15, 2026, 12:40 PM IST

Food vlogger's video at Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike leaves internet divided

Vlogger Aayush Sapra addressed the irony of reviewing the food at a hunger strike and also spoke with Abhijeet Dipke regarding the CJP's protest

Updated on Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PM IST

'Force feed Sonam Wangchuk': Plea in Delhi HC seeks end of hunger strike

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) campaign, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leak, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026, 8:37 AM IST

Soni Razdan joins growing voices urging Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 28.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026, 10:33 AM IST

Kejriwal backs CJP protest, urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike

Kejriwal described Wangchuk as a national treasure and appealed to him to end his fast. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM IST

Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike, says ‘ask govt why it refuses to listen’

Lok Sabha MP Priya Saroj meets Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026, 12:20 PM IST

‘Cong already protesting, facing lathis’: Mevani on why Rahul not at CJP protest

Congress leader Jignesh Mevani listed out how the party has been parallelly organising protests and raising issues linked to exam irregularities, jobs, agriculture, etc.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 10:01 PM IST

Swara Bhasker meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, thanks Abhijeet Dipke

Swara Bhasker met Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar.

Published on Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PM IST

‘Apolitical’ Cockroach protest hangs between absent Rahul, indifferent Modi govt

Activist Sonam Wangchuk stands on a weighing machine as he is attended by medical professionals during the protest by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026, 1:20 PM IST

‘Don’t let him die': Rubina Dilaik calls Sonam Wangchuk a real hero

Rubina Dilaik has backed Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and posted in his favour.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 6:57 PM IST

Where is Rahul? Absence from CJP protest sparks ‘pettiness’ jibe by Wangchuk

Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally, as part of the Congress party's campaign on paper leaks and youth issues, in Kota on June 17. The next event in this series is scheduled in Dehradun on July 18.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 6:42 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk not alone, these student activists are on parallel hunger strike

Student activists have also been on a parallel hunger strike for the same duration with Sonam Wangchuck.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 6:44 PM IST

Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah urge Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike

Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah join appeal asking Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 3:36 PM IST

Shreya Dhanwanthary asks Sonam Wangchuk to end indefinite hunger strike

Apart from Shreya Dhanwanthary, actors Omi Vaidya and Zeenat Aman also extended support to Sonam Wangchuk.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 3:35 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk gets big political backing amid hunger strike: Check names

Political leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, Mahua Moitra and Akhilesh Yadav (L-R) came out in Sonam Wangchuk's support.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 2:31 PM IST

Zeenat Aman implores govt for dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk on day 17 of strike

Zeenat Aman has spoken up in support of Sonam Wangchuk as he goes on a hunger strike.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 12:11 PM IST

Omi Vaidya issues a plea as Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens amid hunger strike

Omi Vaidya issues urgent plea amid deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk.

Published on Jul 14, 2026, 10:37 AM IST

‘Do you know he may die?’ 3 Idiots' 'Chatur' backs Wangchuk amid hunger strike

3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya urges support for Sonam Wangchuk

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 1:29 PM IST

‘Govt does not care’: Calls for Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike grow

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on the 16th day of his hunger strike in support of the Cockroach Janata Party.

Updated on Jul 14, 2026, 10:58 PM IST

‘Lives at stake’: CJP's Dipke flags concern amid Wangchuk's hunger strike

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on the 16th day of his hunger strike supporting the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) campaign seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Published on Jul 13, 2026, 4:47 PM IST

‘Rahul should go…’: Uddhav's appeal amid Wangchuk's hunger strike at CJP site

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk being attended by a medical professional as Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke looks on during a hunger strike by CJP,

Updated on Jul 13, 2026, 7:21 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray backs Cockroach protest, drops a message for Rahul Gandhi

Uddhav Thackeray backs Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk's, asks Rahul Gandhi to join.

Updated on Jul 13, 2026, 1:32 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk calls for Parliament march on July 20: ‘Do a little more’

Sonam Wangchuk called on people to join the march from the Jantar Mantar to the Parliament on July 20.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026, 11:07 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk has lost over 7 kg of weight after 10 days of hunger strike: CJP

Sonam Wangchuk remained determined to continue the hunger strike, saying he is “fine now” but was feeling “tired.”

Published on Jul 8, 2026, 6:00 PM IST

Where does Sonam Wangchuk live? An ecological Ladakhi tribal house made with mud

A look inside climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's ecological home.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026, 12:36 PM IST

‘Lost 2 kg, BP low’: Dipke flags Wangchuk's health concerns amid hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk remained determined to continue the hunger strike, saying he is “fine now” but was feeling “tired.”

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 2:02 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk urges supporters to join him for one-day hunger strike

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk sits on a hunger strike during a protest by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 1:41 PM IST

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