Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
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"I've grown weak from the outside but I'm strong from within."
— Sonam Wangchuk , Activist
"If they think that taking Wangchuk away will end this movement, they are mistaken."
— Abhijeet Dipke , Activist
Key People
Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party advocating for educational reforms in India.
Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, overseeing Wangchuk’s health.
Wife of Sonam Wangchuk, involved in advocating for his medical consent.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, commented on Wangchuk's hospital transfer.
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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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
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