Sonam Wangchuk Skips Delhi Protest Explains Reasons
PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
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Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh climate activist, declined to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi this Saturday. He cited the need to prepare for another winter and ongoing commitments to his community. Wangchuk had previously led a hunger strike demanding the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which culminated in Pradhan’s resignation. The activist’s decision reflects a strategic shift toward quieter advocacy rather than mass demonstrations. His absence is expected to alter the protest’s dynamics, but the CJP remains determined to press its agenda through alternative channels. The protest, scheduled for July twenty, will still feature a march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament. Wangchuk’s choice underscores the tension between high‑profile activism and grassroots engagement in contemporary Indian politics.
By Claire D. | JQJO News
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- On June 28 2026 Wangchuk begins hunger strike demanding minister resignation.
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