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How Sonam Wangchuk was persuaded to end fast

July 27, 2026 6:21 pm

“The government did not approach me for this ... Yes, I helped Geetanjali and Sonam in the whole process as they were consulting me throughout," says Vivek Tankha.

For Sonam Wangchuk's doctors, a dilemma: Should duty to care ignore a patient's autonomy?

July 20, 2026 5:00 pm

Whether one agrees with a hunger strike or any form of political protest is ethically beside the point. The relevant question is whether the individual possesses the capacity to make an informed decision. If the answer is yes, respecting autonomy becomes not merely a legal obligation but an ethical imperative

CJP's Parliament March Highlights: 'Won't move until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns'; CJP continues protest at Jantar Mantar

July 21, 2026 11:44 am

The CJP leaders have raised three demands: Release of Sonam Wangchuk, immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation of Rs 1 crore to kin of those who died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

Day 17 of my hunger strike at Jantar Mantar: It’s not just about exam leaks, but accountability

July 14, 2026 7:12 pm

The crisis in our exam system cannot be dismissed as a mere ‘technical glitch’ or just another paper leak. Someone in the government must stand up and answer

When Jarange-Patil announced an indefinite hunger strike at his native village of Antarwali Sarati, both ruling and Opposition leaders were left wondering about its timing. (File Photo)

Why Manoj Jarange-Patil’s ninth hunger strike for Maratha quota fizzled out

June 02, 2026 9:53 pm

While many of his demands have been accepted in principle by the state government last year, several supporters questioned the timing of his agitation, which was in the midst of the kharif season.

The 44th day of the ongoing relay hunger strike at PUDA Bhawan, kicked off with protesters burning the effigy of the Chief Administrator Neeru Katyal Gupta.

Rally marks day 44 of relay hunger strike at PUDA Bhawan, Mohali; protesters torch effigy of Chief Administrator

December 03, 2025 1:08 pm

The protesters urged the government to immediately release the pending 16% dearness allowance, regularise contractual employees, and reinstate the Old Pension Scheme.

As 10-year-old UP girl joins hunger protest against liquor shop, administration relents

April 22, 2025 2:12 pm

A hunger protest against a liquor shop at Kaulara Kalan village in UP’s Agra district ended on Saturday after the administration agreed to the villagers’ demands to shift the shop.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had appealed to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his hunger strike. (Express Photo)

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal ends indefinite fast at Kisan Mahapanchayat

April 07, 2025 2:04 am

Dallewal began his fast-unto-death on November 26 last year with 12 demands, Declaring MSP as a legal guarantee was the central one.

Activist Manoj Jarange begins indefinite fast for Maratha quota, demands death penalty for sarpanch's killers

January 25, 2025 10:51 pm

Speaking to reporters in Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, Jarange expressed hope that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would address the Maratha community's demands.

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health deteriorates; ‘condition critical, immediate action needed,’ warns doctor

January 07, 2025 1:18 pm

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana entered the 43rd day on Tuesday.

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Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike enters 13th Day

In Photos: Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike enters day 13

July 10, 2026 6:09 pm

The CJP protest began on June 20 over alleged examination irregularities, Wangchuk joined the agitation on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite fast since then