Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during a hunger strike by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding action over alleged irregularities in examinations and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 05, 2026.
| Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at the Jantar Mantar here, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities, entered its 16th day on Sunday (July 5, 2026), while it was the eighth day of an indefinite hunger strike announced by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has lost around six kg since beginning the fast.According to a health bulletin issued by doctors, Mr. Wangchuk's blood pressure was recorded at 112/70 mm Hg in the lying-down position, heart rate at 72 beats per minute and blood sugar at 67 mg/dL. The bulletin said his hydration is fair, he is mentally alert and his weight has dropped to 60.95 kg, accounting for a loss of around six kg in seven days.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks to supporters during a hunger strike demanding action over alleged irregularities in examinations and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 05, 2026.
