Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Protest enters Day 20, doctors warn next phase could be alarming

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains steadfast in his hunger strike, which has now entered its 20th day. Despite growing health concerns, Wangchuk is determined to continue his protest until the government addresses his demands.

Doctors monitoring Wangchuk's health have issued warnings, indicating that the upcoming phase of his fast could lead to alarming health complications. However, Wangchuk has stated that ending the fast without a governmental response would send the wrong message.

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Ending the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message.

Instead of yielding, Wangchuk is urging his supporters to intensify their efforts and strengthen the proposed Parliament march, scheduled for July 20. This call to action aims to amplify the pressure on the government to engage with the protesters' concerns.

The protest centers on demands related to environmental protection and regional autonomy. Wangchuk, an engineer and education reformist, has been a prominent voice in advocating for the rights of the people of Ladakh.

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Instead, he urged supporters to strengthen the CJP's proposed Parliament march scheduled for July 20.