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Maharashtra Congress and NCP (SP) criticised the Delhi Police for shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital during his hunger strike, alleging the Centre was suppressing democratic dissent. They urged the government to hold talks with protesters instead of resorting to force

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after doctors, during a court-mandated examination, advised hospitalisation over his deteriorating health. Police said he is weak, showing signs of dehydration due to prolonged fasting, and remains under observation while further medical tests are underway

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike, said he has lost nearly 20 percent of his body weight but remains determined. He urged mass participation in the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march on July 20.

As Sonam Wangchuk’s fast over exam irregularities enters its third week, we trace the history of hunger strikes in India—from Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh to Irom Sharmila—highlighting how the ultimate protest tool continues to shape the nation's conscience

Entering the 20th day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, activist Sonam Wangchuk vowed to sustain his fast until the July 20 Parliament march, despite doctors warning of imminent organ damage and student co-protesters reaching critical health thresholds

Sonam Wangchuk said he would stay alive till July 20 as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day. Doctors warned his condition had become critical, while he urged supporters to join the proposed Parliament march despite growing health concerns

Aamir Khan clarified that his "3 Idiots" character Rancho was not based on Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a misconception. While praising Wangchuk's social work, Khan expressed concern over the activist's indefinite hunger strike and urged him to end his fast for health

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over activist Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health on his 19th day of fasting. Abdullah urged the Centre to show "humanity and compassion" and engage in dialogue over the NEET exam row

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 19-day hunger strike. Sibal slammed the Centre's silence on the protest and paper leaks, calling the current administration "anti-people" and unwilling to engage in dialogue

Entering Day 18 of his indefinite hunger strike over the NEET exam controversy, activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to break his fast. Instead, he urged students and supporters to join the "Chalo Sansad" march on July 20.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast over alleged NEET irregularities, promising to raise students’ concerns in Parliament. He also appealed to the government to initiate dialogue, stressing that engagement reflects statesmanship rather than weakness

BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy launched a day-long hunger strike from his residence after being placed under house arrest ahead of a planned protest over pending development works in Bheemgal. The BRS accused the Congress government of suppressing democratic protests and delaying key public projects.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his 17-day hunger strike despite worsening health and mounting appeals from political leaders and public figures, while supporters urged the government to initiate dialogue and continued protests demanding reforms in the examination system

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 15th day, with doctors reporting lower blood pressure and significant weight loss. The CJP protest over alleged examination irregularities also entered its 23rd day at Jantar Mantar

Actor Prakash Raj joined the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar as Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 14th day. Wangchuk urged citizens to take responsibility, while protesters demanded accountability over alleged examination irregularities and announced a July 20 Parliament march

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 14th day of his indefinite hunger strike, urged people to stop looking for heroes and instead fulfil their responsibilities as citizens. He also appealed for support for the July 20 march to Parliament

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the seventh day of his hunger strike, with the CJP claiming his health has deteriorated after losing five kilograms. The party renewed its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened on the fifth day of his hunger strike, with low blood sugar and blood pressure. Protest organisers sought to expand the agitation through public outreach, while student leaders continued their indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar entered its eleventh day amid allegations of police restrictions. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated during his hunger strike as protesters demanded accountability and reforms over alleged examination irregularities, including NEET

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.