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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar ended day 18 on Wednesday as he and the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continue to demand…

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who has been sharing regular updates about Wangchuk's health, said in a social media post on Wednesday that the…

The CJP-led protest in New Delhi has now entered its 25th day. Wangchuk, 59, joined the demonstration on June 28 and began his indefinite hunger strike. | India News

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 17th day at Delhi's Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified. Despite appeals from Opposition leaders, celebrities,…

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its eighteenth day, with weight loss nearing 9kg amid growing health concerns.

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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: In its most recent update regarding Wangchuk’s health, the official handle of the CJP on Wednesday (day 18th) said he has lost 8.9 kg since the…

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost over nine kilograms during his nineteen-day hunger strike. His doctor reported fair hydration and continued mental alertness despite the prolonged…

The activist has lost more than 9 kg since his hunger strike began on June 28 to demand Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after exam paper leaks.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg on day 19 of his hunger strike, remains under medical supervision but is mentally alert.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 19th day at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with doctors saying he has lost more than 9 kilograms while remaining mentally alert…

NEW DELHI: A New Delhi court ordered government doctors on Thursday to monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health daily, as supporters fear for his life after nearly three weeks of…

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Wangchuk, 59, has been on a hunger strike since June 28 as part of a protest organised by CJP, demanding the resignation education minister Dharmendra Pradhan | India News

Sonam Wangchuk health live updates: Wangchuk remained firm on continuing the protest. He said ending the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong…

NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th consecutive day on Friday, with the education reform campaigner reiterating his resolve to continue…

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike reaches Day 20, with doctors warning of potential organ failure as his condition enters a critical phase.

Sonam Wangchuk vows to continue his hunger strike until July 20, urging supporters for a successful Parliament march despite health risks.

Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day water-only fast in Delhi, demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET leak despite critical health warnings.