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Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg

  • Posted on July 13, 2026
  • By BBC News
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Indian environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered his third week of hunger strike to draw attention to critical ecological and political concerns. The protest, characterized by its unconventional 'cockroach' demonstration, has resulted in significant physical deterioration, with the activist losing over 8 kilograms. This prolonged civil disobedience campaign highlights the activist's commitment to environmental issues and reflects broader concerns within India's civil society movement regarding sustainability and governmental response to ecological crises.

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Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg
Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg

The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
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