Who is Sonam Wangchuk? Everything to know about the activist, his politician father, and patents
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent environmental activist, is currently fasting in New Delhi alongside the Cockroach Janata Party to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities. Wangchuk, 59, is known for founding the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh and for his innovative 'Ice Stupa' project, which addresses water scarcity in high-altitude villages. His activism has included multiple hunger strikes advocating for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, culminating in his detention under the National Security Act in 2025, which was revoked in March 2026.