Experience is calling for change

Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are?

The 59-year-old engineer, education reformer, and climate activist from Ladakh, India had begun his indefinite fast on June 28, joining a campaign led by the Gen Z, a youth-led satirical movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the leak of the NEET-UG medical entrance examination question paper.

Sonam Wangchuk lay on a makeshift stage at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, surrounded by medics, his voice reduced to a near-whisper, 18 days into a hunger strike on water alone. He had lost more than 8 kilograms.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who referred to some activists and unemployed youth as “cockroaches” and “parasites of society” in an open court hearing. The CJP’s (cockroach janta party) social media led compain, protest at Jantar Mantar no Union government official had met the protesters or issued any direct response.

Even the British used to respond to these kinds of hunger strikes in the past. But now, a Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient is sitting on a hunger strike, and his own government is unwilling to hear him out.

Sonam Wangchuk

8 Comments

  1. Isha's avatar Isha says:

    He is a gem but our government is sleeping! Hope something changes

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    1. There will definitely be a change soon in government 👍 thank you so much for comment 🙏🥰😎

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  2. vermavkv's avatar vermavkv says:

    A deeply thought-provoking post that highlights the power of peaceful protest and the importance of listening in a democracy. Regardless of differing opinions, individuals who choose non-violent means to express their concerns deserve to be heard with dignity and respect. Your post encourages readers to reflect on accountability, dialogue, and the value of compassionate leadership. Thank you for bringing attention to an issue that invites meaningful discussion.

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    1. Thank you so much Sir for your blessings 🙏🥰😎

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  3. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

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    1. Vietnamese monk and peace activist, he has amazing personality 🤗 thank you so much for comment 🙏🥰😎

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  4. daisy's avatar daisy says:

    He is a true gem for our country. I hope we see change before it’s too late. I can’t remember a time when things were this bad.🥲

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    1. Hopeful things will after 20th of this month when parliament session starts. Thank you so much Mam for comment 🙏🥰😎

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