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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is continuing his indefinite hunger strike, now on its 20th day, with a specific condition for ending it: the success of the protest march to Parliament on July 20.

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Who
Sonam Wangchuk, Congress
What
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is continuing his indefinite hunger strike, now on its 20th day, with a specific condition for ending it: the success of the protest march to Parliament on July 20.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:23:23 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Wangchuk is protesting for the success of a protest march to Parliament.
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The hunger strike highlights ongoing climate activism and political engagement in India, with a specific deadline set for a parliamentary protest.

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  1. War & Conflict1h 34m ago
    Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk vowed to remain on his indefinite hunger strike until July 20 despite doctors warning his health has reached a critical stage.
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  2. War & Conflict2h 4m ago
    Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk asserted that he would “stay alive till July 20 at any cost”, as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day amid a warning from doctors that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage.
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  3. Currently Reading2h 56m ago
    Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is continuing his indefinite hunger strike, now on its 20th day, with a specific condition for ending it: the success of the protest march to Parliament on July 20.
  4. War & Conflict3h 6m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he would end his indefinite hunger strike on July 20 after participating in a march to Parliament.
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