Health fears as frail Indian activist on hunger strike 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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Notable Quotes
"I'm weak from the outside, but I'm strong from inside."
— Sonam Wangchuk , Activist
"I have to take what I've begun to its logical conclusion."
— Sonam Wangchuk , Activist
"Today's the 16th day of his hunger strike and his blood sugar level and blood pressure have dropped."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
"He's finding it difficult to even walk to the washroom."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
Key People
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Dharmendra Pradhan is the Education Minister of India.
Sonam Wangchuk is a respected educationist and climate activist from Ladakh, known for his work on educational reforms and climate adaptation.
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The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
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