Prominent Indian environmentalist and education activist Sonam Wangchuk has been urged by opposition leaders to end his hunger strike after his health reportedly deteriorated on the 17th day of fasting.
Wangchuk began the hunger strike on June 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over examination paper leaks that affected millions of students earlier this year.
According to protest organizers, Wangchuk has lost about 8.5 kilograms since the fast began and is under regular medical supervision. He has reportedly become too weak to speak but remains determined to continue the protest.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said efforts to persuade Wangchuk to end the strike have been unsuccessful, adding that preparations are continuing for a planned march to India's Parliament on July 20.
Several opposition politicians have appealed to Wangchuk to protect his health. Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav described him as a symbol of democracy, humanity, and environmental protection, urging him to call off the hunger strike.
The Indian government and the Ministry of Education had not publicly responded to the latest developments at the time of reporting.
The protests have drawn attention to growing frustration among young Indians over unemployment and repeated examination paper leaks. Earlier this year, authorities were forced to cancel a national medical entrance examination taken by more than 2.3 million candidates after question papers were leaked, before the exam was later rescheduled.
The Cockroach Janta Party, founded in May, has rapidly gained popularity on social media, attracting millions of followers and becoming a prominent voice for young people demanding greater accountability and reforms in India's education system.
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