Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt Nationwide Supporting Sonam Wangchuk
People are protesting in many cities to support Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days.
They want the Education Minister to resign because they believe there were problems in some exams.
The protests are organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), and they plan to march to Parliament on July 20.
Some protesters are traveling from Indore to Delhi to join the protests.
Three student activists are also on a hunger strike, and their health is getting worse.
Wangchuk was taken to the hospital because he was not feeling well, and his supporters are worried about his treatment.
Protests supporting Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP were reported in multiple cities ahead of a planned march to Parliament on July 20.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and address alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Videos showed large gatherings in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Indore, with supporters traveling from Indore to Delhi.
Three AISA activists continue their hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with their health deteriorating after 21 days.
Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital due to health concerns, and his wife seeks permission to transfer him to a private facility.
- Who
- Protesters supporting Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Protests and a planned march to Parliament
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Multiple cities including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Indore, and Delhi
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and address alleged irregularities in competitive examinations
Protesters
Government
Government Response
Protesters
Protesters allege no government representatives have approached them despite Wangchuk's ongoing fast.
Government
The government has not publicly responded to the allegations.
- Protest Locations
- Hyderabad, Ahilya Nagar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Indore
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Protest Organizers
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, addressing irregularities in competitive examinations
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 21 days
- Protesters from Indore
- 600-800 supporters
- Wangchuk's Health Status
- Moved to Safdarjung Hospital due to health concerns