Articles tagged with "Sonam Wangchuk"

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses his supporters during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. (AFP)

How a viral post sparked India's Gen-Z protest

An online satirical post criticizing India's judiciary has grown into a nationwide student protest movement, drawing millions of supporters demanding education reforms, accountability over exam scandals and the education minister's resignation.

5 DAYS AGO

Sonam Wangchuk participates in a hunger strike during a protest over reported irregularities in India’s national examination system in New Delhi, India. (Abhijeet Dipke/X)

India: Sonam Wangchuk’s condition worsens as Jantar Mantar protest enters 15th day

The activist is on seventh day of his hunger strike as a protest over India’s exam irregularities continues, with protesters demanding the education minister’s removal.

July 4, 2026

Doctors examine the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, left, during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on July 2, 2026. At center is fellow protester Abhijeet Dipke, founder and leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). (A

Hunger strikers endure rain at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Doctors report deteriorating health among several fasting protesters as India's government has yet to respond publicly to demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in national education examinations.

July 2, 2026

India detains climate activist after Pakistan visit, probes foreign funding

Indian authorities detain climate activist Harjeet Singh, allege foreign-funded activism undermining energy security, and investigate his Pakistan conference visit amid denials from his organization official.

January 8, 2026

From hero to traitor: Why is India jailing Sonam Wangchuk?

Once celebrated for his innovation and patriotism, Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk now faces jail under India’s National Security Act, accused of inciting unrest after demanding constitutional rights and environmental protections for his region.

October 8, 2025