Sonam Wangchuk's past hunger strikes explained: Causes, outcomes and the Jantar Mantar protest
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent environmental advocate from Ladakh, is on his 19th day of a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, focusing on constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. Weighing 57.15 kg, he has lost nearly 8.9 kg since beginning his fast, which has drawn attention to his previous hunger strikes advocating for environmental protection and statehood for Ladakh. Wangchuk urged supporters to join the 'Sansad Chalo' movement on July 20 instead of asking him to end his protest.