Sonam Wangchuk, 59, refused to call off his hunger strike and questioned the Centre's unwillingness to engage in talks.

India

Who

Sonam Wangchuk, Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:53:57 GMT · 2h 15m ago

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India ·

Why

Wangchuk is protesting the Centre's unwillingness to engage in dialogue regarding his concerns.

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The hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk has entered its 17th day, with notable figures urging for an end to the fast. Wangchuk himself has stated his intention to continue until dialogue is initiated.

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