Day 17 of Sonam Wangchuk's Fast: Opposition Shows Support, Congress Under Spotlight
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has entered its 17th day, with doctors warning that his health is deteriorating after he reportedly
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has entered its 17th day, with doctors warning that his health is deteriorating after he reportedly lost more than 8 kg. A steady stream of Opposition leaders and public figures-including leaders from the CPI(M), CPI, AAP, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena (UBT)-have visited Delhi's Jantar Mantar to express solidarity. Actor Omi Vaidya has also appealed to people not to let Wangchuk's protest end in tragedy.
However, the absence of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress leadership has drawn attention. Given the Congress's consistent focus on student issues, education, and youth concerns, questions are being raised about why the party has stayed away from the protest site. Watch the full report for the latest updates on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, his health, the growing political reactions, and the debate over Congress's absence.
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