‘Will stay alive, come back as ghost if…’: Sonam Wangchuk urges support for Parliament march on July 20

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday said he would "stay alive till July 20 at any cost" as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day, despite doctors warning that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage.

Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered its 28th day. Wangchuk appealed to supporters to ensure a large turnout for the organisation's proposed march to Parliament on July 20.

Addressing protesters, Wangchuk acknowledged that his physical condition had weakened but said his determination remained intact. "I am weak from the outside but very strong inside. I am sure all of you are strong from the inside and outside too. We need this energy for July 20, when we will take out a peaceful march to Parliament. We will go together and present our plea in the temple of democracy," he said.