Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been holding a protest since June 20, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations. Hundreds of protesters, mostly youth and students, gathered at Jantar Mantar. Several farmer leaders were also present at the protest site.
Khap panchayat and farm leaders with Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijit Dipke and others as they joined to support the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan
Leaders from khap panchayats and farmers’ unions, joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke on Sunday. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan
The CJP had started its protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan
Before starting the hunger strike, Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke visited Rajghat and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan
