Activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals from political leaders and supporters, saying breaking the fast without government accountability would send the wrong message. On day 18 of his protest, Wangchuk urged students and citizens to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s “Chalo Sansad” march on July 20.
The Cockroach Janta Party announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. The protest at Jantar Mantar, joined by Sonam Wangchuk, continued despite heavy rain and hunger strikes
