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Sonam Wangchuk lost 5kg on day seven of hunger strike
The Times of India··4 Jul
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on July 4, 2026, said Sonam Wangchuk has lost over five kilograms during his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. A medical check-up showed falling blood pressure and blood sugar. Wangchuk began the strike on June 20 alongside the Cockroach Janata Party protest over NEET and accountability issues.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Exam reform protests affect NEET aspirants and education policy debate.
- Hunger strike health deterioration raises public concern over protest outcomes.
- Jantar Mantar demonstrations may affect central Delhi traffic and security.
What's Happening
- Sonam Wangchuk is on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 20.
- He has lost over 5kg with falling blood pressure and sugar.
- He demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Protest Context
- CJP protest over NEET irregularities entered its 14th day.
- Multiple political and civil society leaders have joined support.
- The agitation also raises electoral roll revision concerns.
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