Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike: CJP Protest Enters 25th Day
Leh Hunger Strike Enters Fourth Week
Engineer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has marked his 25th day without food in Leh, Ladakh.
A Unified Front Against Policy
The Indian Express noted that by the 17th day of the fast, Wangchuk had already rejected calls to stand down, doubling down on his opposition to the government’s current policy framework.
Broadening the Political Aperture
According to The Times of India, the CJP has issued formal invitations to high-profile figures across the political spectrum—including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, actor Vijay, and BJP leader J.P. Nadda. The organizers are pushing these leaders to address not only the regional governance crisis but also the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) controversy.
Public Outcry and Humanitarian Appeals
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The Wire reported that a coalition of roughly 1,800 citizens recently signed an appeal urging protesters to break their fast. The same group did not mince words, accusing the central government of lacking a “heart or conscience” regarding the plight of Ladakh’s residents.