In brief
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, known as "Sonam sir", ended a 26‑day hunger strike after negotiating conditions for the authorities to refrain from using force. The strike supported the youth‑led Cockroach Janta Party demanding education reforms and the resignation of the education minister. Wangchuk had lost 11 kg during the fast and was forcibly removed from a protest in Delhi before receiving medical care. He emphasized the need to avert potential violence as part of the strike’s conclusion. The story continues to develop with further details expected.
India's activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a hunger strike after 26 days of fasting to support youth activists demanding education reforms.
The 59‑year‑old activist, widely known as "Sonam sir," posted on X that he would end the strike once he secured several conditions from authorities that would prevent possible violence.
Wangchuk’s strike was aimed at backing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose members call for the resignation of India's education minister. During the protest he had lost 11 kg (24 lb) and was forcibly removed from a Delhi protest venue, receiving medical care.
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