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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Akhilesh Yadav Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Fast as His Health Deteriorates",
  "summary": "Akhilesh Yadav has appealed to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike as his health worsens, while the CJP has announced a march to Parliament on July 20.",
  "content": "Akhilesh Yadav has posted a message on the social media platform X (@yadavakhilesh), appealing to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. In the post, he wrote that Wangchuk's life is precious to the entire world because it reflects the same commitment to humanity and the environment as it does to democracy. The appeal comes at a time when Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, is reported to be in worsening health.\n\nHow long has the protest at Jantar Mantar been going on\nSonam Wangchuk has been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for several days under the banner of the CJP, the Cockroach Janta Party. According to reports, the protest had already reached its tenth day by the last week of June, when a press conference was also held at Jantar Mantar. The protest then intensified into a fast unto death, and by early July it had reached its 11th day.\n\nOver 7.8 kg lost in 15 days\nAccording to the latest reports, Sonam Wangchuk has been on a fast unto death for around 15 days, during which he has lost close to 7.8 kg in weight. His health has been declining steadily, raising concern among his family, supporters and opposition parties. Videos and ground reports circulating on social media have also shown students taking part in the protest speaking about their concerns.\n\nQuestion over demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation\nDuring the protest, Sonam Wangchuk was also asked in an interview whether he was demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, a question to which he responded. Separately, the Aam Aadmi Party targeted the central government on the 11th day of the hunger strike, saying Narendra Modi does not even have the time to listen to Sonam Wangchuk.\n\nMarch to Parliament announced for July 20\nThe CJP has announced that a march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament will be held on July 20, to be led by Sonam Wangchuk himself. The organisation has urged people to come to Jantar Mantar instead of sitting on their sofas at home, and opposition parties have also announced they will join the march.\n\nAn earlier release from jail\nThis is not the first time Sonam Wangchuk has been in the news. Earlier in March, the government released him from jail unconditionally, a development on which Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also reacted.\n\nWhat else Akhilesh Yadav wrote\nIn his post, Akhilesh Yadav went on to refer to the BJP government that Sonam Wangchuk is trying to wake up through his fast unto death, sharing a link alongside the remark. Throughout the post, his respect for Sonam Wangchuk and his concern over the activist's health come through clearly.\n\nPublic reaction\nAkhilesh Yadav's appeal drew a mixed response on social media. While some users praised Sonam Wangchuk's dedication to the environment and democracy and called for peaceful dialogue and the protection of his life, several others questioned the intent and sincerity behind Akhilesh Yadav's appeal and linked it to politics.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike is building political pressure on the central government, with opposition parties taking sides, which could shape the run-up to the July 20 march and the coming Parliament session.\n• In Delhi: With the march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament planned for July 20, residents in the area may face traffic and security changes on that day.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What did Akhilesh Yadav appeal for on social media?\nHe made a polite request to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying his life is precious for humanity, the environment and democracy.\n\n2. How many days has Sonam Wangchuk been on hunger strike?\nAccording to the latest reports, he has been on a fast unto death for around 15 days, during which he has lost close to 7.8 kg.\n\n3. Where is Sonam Wangchuk protesting?\nHe is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi under the banner of the CJP.\n\n4. What is planned for July 20?\nThe CJP has announced a march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament on July 20, to be led by Sonam Wangchuk, with opposition parties saying they will join.\n\n5. What did the Aam Aadmi Party say?\nOn the 11th day of the hunger strike, the AAP targeted the central government, saying Narendra Modi does not have the time to listen to Sonam Wangchuk.\n\n6. Has Sonam Wangchuk been jailed before?\nYes, earlier in March the government released him from jail unconditionally.\n\n7. How did people react to Akhilesh Yadav's appeal?\nReactions on social media were mixed, with some praising his concern for the environment and democracy while others questioned the intent behind the appeal and linked it to politics.\n\nLeader Profile: Akhilesh Yadav\n• Role: President, Samajwadi Party\n• Born: 1 July 1973, Saifai, Uttar Pradesh\n• Party: Samajwadi Party\n• Education: Civil Engineering, University of Mysore\n\nPresident of the Samajwadi Party and MP from Kannauj. He was Uttar Pradesh's youngest Chief Minister (2012–17).\n\nPolitical Career & Achievements\n• Member of Parliament (first elected 2000)\n• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (2012–2017)\n• President of the Samajwadi Party (since 2017)\n• Built the Agra–Lucknow Expressway & Lucknow Metro\n• MP from Kannauj (18th Lok Sabha)\n\nQuick Facts\n• Became UP’s youngest Chief Minister at age 38.\n• A civil engineer by training, with a keen interest in football.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/neta-ji/sonama-vangachuka-ki-bigarati-sehata-ke-bicha-akhilesha-yadava-ne-ki-anashana-torane-ki-apila-7582",
  "category": "Leaders Speak",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-14",
  "tags": [
    "yadavakhilesh"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}