Sonam Wangchuk's Family Waits, Watches And Worries As Fast Enters Day 27
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has entered its 27th consecutive day as his family expresses growing concern for his deteriorating physical condition. The protest continues to highlight demands regarding constitutional safeguards for the Ladakh region and educational reform.
Environmentalist and educator Sonam Wangchuk is currently on the 27th day of a hunger strike, a move that has sparked significant concern among his immediate family and supporters. His relatives are closely monitoring his health as the prolonged fast begins to take a measurable toll on his physical well-being.
The protest is part of a broader movement seeking to address administrative and ecological issues affecting Ladakh. Wangchuk's demands include the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to provide regional autonomy and protection for the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
In a related development, Wangchuk recently participated in demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. These protests, organized in response to the NEET paper leak controversy, called for increased accountability within the educational sector and the resignation of high-ranking officials to ensure academic integrity.
Source: NDTV
