Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk's 27-Day Hunger Strike Continues
Sonam Wangchuk, an education reformer and climate activist, has been on a hunger strike for 27 days.
He has lost 11 kg and is very weak but is determined to continue until the government assures that students involved in protests will not face police action.
His family is worried about his health.
The government has not provided clear assurances, and Wangchuk insists on government assurances before he will stop.
Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 27 days, losing 11 kg and muscle mass.
He is protesting against police action on students and demands assurances for their safety.
Wangchuk praised students for maintaining peace despite provocation.
Ministers and MPs have appealed to him to end the strike, but he insists on government assurances.
He will end his fast only if the government assures no legal or police action against students.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, students involved in the agitation
- What
- 27-day hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk
- When
- 27 days completed, ongoing
- Where
- Gurugram
- Why
- To protest against police action on students and demand assurances for their safety
Government's Stance
Sonam Wangchuk's Stance
Use of Force Against Students
Government's Stance
The government has not explicitly stated its position on the use of force against students.
Sonam Wangchuk's Stance
Wangchuk opposes the use of force against students and demands assurances that they will not face police action.
Ending the Hunger Strike
Government's Stance
The government has not provided clear assurances to end the hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk's Stance
Wangchuk will end his fast only if the government assures that students will not face legal or police action.
- Duration of Fast
- 27 days
- Weight Lost
- 11 kg
- Location of Protest
- Gurugram
- Key Demand
- Assurance of no police action against students
- Current Location
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
