Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Eases Hunger Strike Terms Amid CJP Demands
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, has been on a hunger strike for 24 days.
He has softened his demands and is now willing to end his strike if the government assures that no legal action will be taken against the protesting students.
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has expanded its demands, including the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of children who died by suicide, no prosecution of peaceful protesters, and prosecution of police officials involved in atrocities against protesters.
The government has invited CJP leaders for talks, but the protesters have refused to go to the minister's residence and have asked for a neutral venue.
Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 24 days.
He has softened his demands and is willing to end his strike if the government assures no legal action against protesting students.
CJP has expanded its demands, including the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and prosecution of police officials involved in atrocities.
The government has invited CJP leaders for talks, but the protesters have refused to go to the minister's residence.
Protesters have asked for a neutral venue for talks.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, CJP, Union Minister JP Nadda, Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh
- What
- Wangchuk eases terms for ending hunger strike; CJP expands demands
- When
- As the hunger strike entered its 24th day
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Medanta Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital
- Why
- To seek government assurances and address CJP's demands
Protesters' Demands
Government's Response
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Demands
CJP demands the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Response
Government has not yet responded to this demand.
Compensation for Families
Protesters' Demands
CJP demands Rs 1 crore compensation for families of children who died by suicide.
Government's Response
Government has not yet responded to this demand.
Prosecution of Police Officials
Protesters' Demands
CJP demands prosecution of police officials involved in atrocities against protesters.
Government's Response
Government has not yet responded to this demand.
No Prosecution of Peaceful Protesters
Protesters' Demands
CJP demands no prosecution of peaceful protesters.
Government's Response
Government has not yet responded to this demand.
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 24 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Union Minister Involved
- JP Nadda
- Minister of State Involved
- Dr Jitendra Singh
- Hospital Where Wangchuk Was Shifted
- Medanta Hospital
- Original Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
- CJP's Additional Demand
- Prosecution of police officials involved in atrocities