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Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over an exam paper scandal that has grown into a youth-led protest movement. Wangchuk said he broke his fast after negotiations with officials and to avert possible violence. He has been a leading figure in the Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi demanding education reforms.

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Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days NYTimes – World
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The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the country.”

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Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 DaysNYTimes – World
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Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days

The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the country.”

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India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread

Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police brutality Indian “cockroach” activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday over an exam paper scandal that has spiralled into a wideranging youth-led protest against Narendra Modi’s government, with protesters continuing to call for the education…

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 daysBBC News – World
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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

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'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kgBBC News – World
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'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

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