Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk

A supporter of India's Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) holds a poster with a Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger symbol from the Japanese manga series 'One Piece' at the ongoing protest site, a few days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on 23 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Protests to continue, says CJP after Wangchuk ends hunger strike

The CJP has called for nationwide protests today in solidarity with the students who faced police action and to further press its demand for the resignation of Pradhan

Sonam Wangchuck ends his 26 day hunger strike. Photo: Collected

Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike after 26 days

A protestor carries a poster with a message in Hindi which translates as 'Save Our Constitution' as he participates in a protest movement led by Cockroach Janta Party, in New Delhi, India, on 22 July 2026. Photo:AP

India's 'Cockroaches' movement emerges as major youth-led challenge to Modi government

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage before being taken to the hospital by the authorities during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, 18 July. Photo: Reuters

India court allows activist Wangchuk to be moved to private hospital, legal website says

Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk vows to continue fast until students meet lawmakers

Sonam Wangchuk speaks to his wife when he was at the protest site during his ongoing hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities. Photo: ANI/File Photo

Wangchuk can end hunger strike, says wife, sets condition as crowd swells for CJP march to parliament on 20 July

Authorities surround Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, as they carry him on a stretcher while being taken to the hospital during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Delhi HC refuses immediate plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital

Authorities surround Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, as they carry him on a stretcher while being taken to the hospital during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 18, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Police shift Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on 21st day of hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's fast enters 20th day as parliament march nears

Aamir Khan speaking at an event in Delhi. File Photo: Hindustan Times

Aamir Khan says Rancho of '3 Idiots' was not based on Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Why Sonam Wangchuk is on hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage during a sit-in protest called by CJP demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Activist Sonam Wangchuk enters 18th day of hunger strike as Delhi court hears plea for medical intervention

Photos shared by Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo on X show Bangladesh leader Mohammed Yunus with PM Modi and Wangchuk. Photo: X/@GitanjaliAngmo/AFP/Instagram

Jailed Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife challenges 'anti-national' label with photos of Modi, Yunus