Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar: Health Concerns Rise

The ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janata Party at Jantar Mantar has entered its eleventh day, with activist Sonam Wangchuk's health declining during his hunger strike. Concerns have been raised about his well-being, and the CJP has accused authorities of restricting access to supporters. Wangchuk demands accountability and reforms in the education system, while the protest continues to draw attention to alleged irregularities in examinations. As tensions rise, the situation at the protest site remains critical.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 30, 2026, 15:32 IST

Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar

Wangchuk during the indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar, on Tuesday. (Photo:PTI)

New Delhi, Jun 30: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been protesting at Jantar Mantar for eleven days, with activist Sonam Wangchuk's health reportedly declining after three days of hunger strike.

Wangchuk's physical condition has raised alarms, as his blood sugar levels have reportedly fallen to 66.

According to CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, Wangchuk's health is a serious concern, and he warned that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan would be held accountable if Wangchuk's situation worsens.

On Monday, Wangchuk emphasized that their protest is not anti-national and called for a sensitive response from authorities, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to a loss of public trust.

He reiterated his demands for accountability and reforms in the education sector, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

In addition, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the police of heavy deployment and restricting supporters' access to the protest site.

In a social media update, Dipke claimed that police were blocking entry to the venue and that many core team members were denied access.

He further alleged that transport arrangements were being hindered to prevent supporters from reaching Jantar Mantar.

"Heavy police presence at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are not allowing entry, and many of our core team members are being turned away. What is their plan?" he questioned.

Dipke also raised concerns about whether the government was intentionally disrupting transport services to reduce protest participation, suggesting that the agitation was being suppressed.

He expressed worries over the alleged leak of examination papers from the Rajasthan Paramedical Council, accusing the government of failing to conduct fair examinations consistently.

"Double engine-double leak," he remarked, criticizing the BJP government for its inability to manage examinations effectively.

The protest has also garnered support from six students affiliated with the All India Students' Association (AISA), who are conducting their own indefinite hunger strike from a separate location at the site.

The CJP initiated its protest on June 20, citing alleged irregularities in the examination system, including issues related to NEET.