Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has now spent 16 days on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, and his health is visibly deteriorating. According to a health bulletin shared by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since the fast began, with his blood glucose dropping to 67 mg/dL and blood pressure recorded at 107/70 mm Hg.
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Sonam Wangchuk’s Fast Key Numbers
| Metric | Reading |
|---|---|
| Weight lost | 8.2 kg |
| Blood glucose level | 67 mg/dL |
| Blood pressure | 107/70 mm Hg |
| Days on hunger strike | 16 (as of Monday) |
| CJP protest duration | 24 days |
Wangchuk joined the CJP-led protest on June 28, following earlier demonstrations over alleged irregularities in national examinations, including the NEET 2026 paper leak and CBSE on-screen marking issues. The protest is also tied to Wangchuk’s long-running campaign for Ladakh’s statehood and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution — demands he has raised through multiple hunger strikes since 2023.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged the Centre to treat the situation with urgency, stating that human lives are at stake and calling for the government to engage in dialogue rather than let the standoff continue. He noted that protesters have repeatedly appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast, but the activist has maintained he will continue until the government responds to the group’s demands.
The situation has drawn additional concern after AISA activist Deepak, also on a 16-day fast, was hospitalized following a sharp health decline, having reportedly lost around 15% of his body weight. Meanwhile, political voices — including Aam Aadmi Party’s Atishi — have voiced support for the protesters, while a march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament is planned for July 20, coinciding with the start of the Monsoon Session.
As of now, there has been no formal government response addressing the protesters’ core demands, though CJP organizers say informal indications of willingness to talk have surfaced.
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FAQs
Q1. How much weight has Sonam Wangchuk lost during his hunger strike?
He has lost 8.2 kg as of Day 16 of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar.
Q2. What are Sonam Wangchuk’s core demands?
He is demanding accountability over examination irregularities and long-pending constitutional protections and statehood for Ladakh.
