In a Democracy, Resignations Cannot Be Won Through Hunger Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

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The images emerging from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past several weeks have reignited one of the oldest constitutional dilemmas in Indian democracy. Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over

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Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks With Sonam Wangchuk

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has appealed to the Union government to begin discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, warning that it should not continue testing the limits of the educationist and climate activist during his indefinite hunger strike. Hazare said the government should clearly accept or reject Wangchuk’s demands but questioned why it was unwilling to hold […]

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Rahul Gandhi Backs Sonam Wangchuk, Calls His Removal from Jantar Mantar ‘Wrong’

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has come out in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, criticising the government’s decision to remove him from Jantar Mantar while he was on an indefinite hunger strike. In a post on social media, Gandhi accused the Modi government of being guided by the principles of “Asatya” (falsehood) and “Hinsa” (violence),

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Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised as Health Deteriorates During Hunger Strike

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2026

Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. Doctors said he was severely dehydrated and physically weak following prolonged fasting and required continuous medical monitoring. Doctors Warn of Serious Health Risks Hospital officials said Wangchuk was