Sonam says he is not a hero, urges citizens to act

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he is “just an ordinary citizen”, not a “modern Gandhi” or a hero, urging people to become the “heroes” of their own lives instead of looking for someone else to lead.

The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered its 22nd day on Saturday, while Wangchuk entered the 14th day of his indefinite hunger strike.

According to a health update shared by the outfit, he has



lost 7.5 kg since beginning the fast and his blood pressure was recorded at 106/74 mm Hg.

In a video posted on X on Friday night, Wangchuk said he was feeling less energetic than the previous day but remained committed to the agitation.

“Today, on the 13th day of my fast, I am not feeling as energetic as I was yesterday. I am feeling a little tired. It happens. Some days are better and some are not,” he said.

Thanking people for supporting the movement on social media,