Day 24 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his critical hunger strike on day 24, experiencing significant physical decline with a documented weight loss of 8.2 kilograms. The protest, now in its 16th day of fasting, has garnered substantial political backing from AAP and CPI(M) leaders who emphasize the urgent health risks involved. As Wangchuk's condition deteriorates, political figures including Dipke raise alarms about lives being endangered, intensifying pressure on authorities to address the demands underlying this high-profile demonstration.
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