Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized Amid Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known activist, has been on a hunger strike for 21 days in Delhi.
He and his supporters are protesting against the government, asking for the Education Minister to step down because they believe there was cheating in a big exam called NEET.
Many people, including other political groups, are supporting him.
Doctors are worried about his health, and he was taken to the hospital.
He says he will keep protesting until July 20, when they plan to march to the Parliament.
Some people say the police were too rough when they took him to the hospital, but the police say they were following orders to help him.
A similar protest happened a long time ago when his father asked for special rights for people in Ladakh, and the government listened then.
Now, they hope the government will listen again.
Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital by Delhi Police on July 18 due to deteriorating health, as per High Court orders and medical advice.
Protesters allege that Wangchuk was forcefully removed and that police used force against other protesters.
Delhi Police urge protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar peacefully and comply with court orders.
Wangchuk's health has deteriorated critically, with significant weight loss and potential organ involvement.
A planned march to Parliament is scheduled for July 20, with various opposition groups expressing support for the protest.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, an educator and climate activist, along with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and various opposition groups
- What
- A hunger strike and protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for alleged exam paper leaks
- When
- The protest began on June 20, with Wangchuk joining on June 28, and is ongoing as of July 18, with a planned march to Parliament on July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability and reforms in the examination system, particularly regarding the alleged NEET paper leak
Protesters and CJP
Delhi Police
Nature of Wangchuk's Removal
Protesters and CJP
Protesters claim Wangchuk was forcefully taken away by police, with allegations of beating and detention of other protesters.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police state that Wangchuk was taken to the hospital as per High Court orders and expert medical advice, with maximum restraint exercised.
Protest Management
Protesters and CJP
Protesters allege that police are trying to disrupt the protest and remove other hunger strikers.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police urge protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar peacefully and comply with the court's orders.
- Protest Duration
- 21 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for NEET paper leak
- Health Condition
- Critical, with significant weight loss and potential organ involvement
- Upcoming Event
- Peaceful march to Parliament on July 20
- Supporting Groups
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), All India Students’ Association (AISA), various opposition parties
- Medical Monitoring
- Directed by Delhi High Court, to be conducted by government doctors
- Historical Context
- Sonam Wangchuk's father also undertook a hunger strike in 1984 for ST status in Ladakh
Sources
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