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The Cockroach Janta Party has called for a one-day mass hunger strike in support of Sonam Wangchuk
July 16, 2026: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike on Thursday in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite fast has entered its 18th day. The protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE-NEET controversy has also completed 26 days. The party has appealed to people to participate under the slogan, “Justice for students, prayers for Sonam.”
According to the latest medical bulletin, Wangchuk has lost 8.9 kg since beginning his hunger strike and now weighs 57.15 kg. His blood pressure was recorded at 105/76, blood sugar at 80 mg/dL, and oxygen saturation at 97%. Doctors described him as “very weak” while stating that his hydration levels remain stable. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the government for remaining silent on Wangchuk’s demands and questioned why no dialogue had been initiated.
Meanwhile, members of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), including Neha, Manish, and Aameen, continued their own hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, which has also entered its 18th day. The ongoing protests have kept the focus on student-related issues and demands for accountability over the examination controversy.