Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Shabana Azmi Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike
Shabana Azmi, a well-known actress and activist, met with students who were protesting at Jantar Mantar.
The students were on an indefinite hunger strike to demand better education policies in India.
Shabana Azmi urged Sonam Wangchuk, one of the protesters, to end his hunger strike.
She said that the country needs people like him who stand against injustice and for truth.
She also mentioned that his guidance is important for the students and that he needs to be healthy to continue the fight for a better future of Indian education.
Shabana Azmi met with students protesting at Jantar Mantar.
The students were on an indefinite hunger strike for better education policies.
Shabana Azmi urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
She praised his stand against injustice and for truth.
She emphasized the importance of his health in continuing the fight.
- Who
- Shabana Azmi and Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Shabana Azmi urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike
- When
- July 14
- Where
- Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To ensure the health and well-being of Sonam Wangchuk while supporting the cause he is fighting for
Supporters of the Hunger Strike
Critics of the Hunger Strike
Purpose of the Hunger Strike
Supporters of the Hunger Strike
The hunger strike is a necessary measure to highlight the issues in Indian education and demand reforms.
Critics of the Hunger Strike
The hunger strike is an extreme measure that could harm the health of the protester and is not the most effective way to bring about change.
- Date
- July 14
- Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Supporter
- Shabana Azmi
- Platform