July 20, 2026: Jantar Mantar Protest – A Black Day for Students_ PART_2
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 26 days in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), says he has lost 11kg (24lb) but is "still alive". Popularly known as "Sonam sir", Wangchuk has been the main draw at the youth-led movement seeking education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He was forcibly removed from the CJP's protest venue at Delhi's Jantar Mantar site on Saturday and taken to hospital where he continues his fast. Meanwhile, thousands continue to turn up at the protest venue even after the brutal police crackdown on Monday's march to parliament which left dozens of protesters and police personnel injured. Hindustan Times via Getty Images Crowds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather at Jantar Mantar to rejoin the ongoing protest on July 22, 2026 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times via Getty Images Huge crowds continue to gather around the protest site in Delhi...