Renowned activist Sonam Wangchuk from Ladakh has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, which has now entered its seventh day.Supporters are worried about his deteriorating health as he continues the protest.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of CJP, has been updating regularly on social media, mentioning that Wangchuk appears weaker and exhausted, though the activist himself says he is fine.Wangchuk has urged the government to focus on accountability in education after appreciating steps taken for Ladakh issues.In his message on day 6, he thanked the authorities for addressing Ladakh concerns and requested attention towards education reforms.The protest is linked to broader demands for Ladakh, including statehood.

Earlier, Wangchuk was arrested and detained under NSA following protests in Leh where violence occurred in September 2025, resulting in deaths and injuries.His detention was later revoked in March.Several rounds of talks have happened between Ladakh groups and the Union Home Ministry, with recent informal discussions scheduled.No official response has come from the government yet on his latest appeal.The movement has gained attention on social platforms with people monitoring his condition closely.

This hunger strike highlights ongoing issues in education and regional governance in Ladakh, bringing focus to the need for responsible administration and reforms.