59-Year-Old Activist Sonam Wangchuk Begins 19-Day Hunger Strike with Student-Led Education Reform Protest

Veteran activist Sonam Wangchuk, aged 59, has begun a hunger strike. He has abstained from food for 19 consecutive days. Wangchuk’s fast aligns him with a student-led movement. The campaign is driven by Generation Z participants. Their goal is to reform India’s education system. The protest seeks changes to curricula and governance. Wangchuk’s involvement adds experience to the youthful effort. The strike highlights growing demand for educational transformation in India.