From Potti Sriramulu to Sonam Wangchuk: Hunger strikes that changed India’s politics
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar aimed at demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities. This protest is part of a historical context where hunger strikes have significantly influenced India's politics and public policy, starting from Potti Sriramulu's fast for statehood. The ongoing discourse highlights the power of non-violent protest in shaping political outcomes in India.