15/07/2026
Today marks the 18th day of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
For the past 18 days, the nation has been listening, but those in power have remained silent.
If the government cannot respond to the voices of students and the public, accountability must be ensured. The minister concerned no longer has the moral authority to continue in office and should resign.
If Sonam Wangchuk's health suffers serious harm or any unfortunate incident occurs during this prolonged hunger strike, the moral and political responsibility will rest with the Central Government. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and the concerned ministry will have to explain to the nation why a peaceful democratic protest was ignored for 18 days.
In a democracy, dialogue—not silence—is the path to a solution.