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India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike

India's Gen Z protesters are rallying around activist Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike enters its 19th day.

By · Published July 16, 2026 at 14:26 UTC · Updated July 19, 2026 at 01:26 UTC

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A Gen Z protest movement in India has shifted its focus toward a hunger strike led by activist Sonam Wangchuk. The movement, described by AP News as 'cockroaches' taking to the streets, now centers on Wangchuk's fast at Jantar Mantar.

Coverage from the BBC and Reuters emphasizes the physical toll of the strike, noting Wangchuk has lost 9.1kg in 19 days. The New York Times highlights the intersection of the 59-year-old striker and the Gen Z movement, while The Hindu reports that Kejriwal visited Wangchuk, drawing parallels to the 2011 anti-corruption movement led by Anna Hazare.

Future developments center on Wangchuk's health and legal intervention. A court has instructed authorities to intervene should the activist's condition worsen.

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Questions people are asking

How much weight has Sonam Wangchuk lost?

According to the BBC, he has lost 9.1kg over the course of 19 days.

Who has visited the activist at Jantar Mantar?

The Hindu reports that Kejriwal visited Wangchuk.

What is the legal status of the hunger strike?

Reuters reports that an Indian court has asked authorities to intervene if Wangchuk's condition worsens.

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India Sonam Wangchuk Gen Z Jantar Mantar

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