Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk's Health Stable on 26th Day of Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known climate activist and education reformer, has been on a hunger strike for 26 days.
He started this protest to support students who are upset about problems in their exams.
He is in a hospital in Gurugram, and doctors say he is stable but still very serious.
The government wants to talk to the protesters, but Sonam and others want the government to fix the exam issues first.
Many people are supporting him, and his health is being closely watched.
Sonam Wangchuk's health remains stable on the 26th day of his indefinite hunger strike.
He is being treated by a multidisciplinary team of doctors at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.
Wangchuk started his hunger strike on June 28 to support students protesting alleged exam irregularities.
The government has appealed for dialogue with the protesting groups.
Wangchuk's protest has drawn support from students and civil society groups across the country.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist and education reformer
- What
- An indefinite hunger strike to support students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations
- When
- Started on June 28, currently on the 26th day
- Where
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
- Why
- To address the concerns raised by students regarding examination irregularities
Protesters and Supporters
Government
Approach to Addressing Student Concerns
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters and supporters believe that the hunger strike and protests are necessary to force the government to address the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Government
The government has appealed for dialogue and engagement with the protesting groups to resolve the issues.
- Name
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Occupation
- Climate activist and education reformer
- Location
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
- Start Date of Hunger Strike
- June 28
- Current Day of Hunger Strike
- 26
- Health Condition
- Stable and unchanged
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged irregularities in competitive examinations