‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
On day 18, Sonam Wangchuk said, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak,” reporting extreme weakness during his hunger strike.
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“One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?”
A hunger strike by one man changed India’s map, and its impact on politics continues to be discussed
Key points
- Potti Sriramulu fasted 58 days in 1952, dying after demanding a Telugu-speaking separate state.
- After his death, unrest spread across Telugu regions, including attacks and blocked railway lines.
- Nehru announced Andhra state on Sriramulu’s 58th day, followed by later linguistic reorganization.
- Sonam Wangchuk’s 19-day salt-water fast lost more than 9kg while backing the Cockroach Janta Party.
- Delhi High Court ordered monitoring and possible treatment as Wangchuk’s health deteriorates.
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On day 18, Sonam Wangchuk said, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak,” reporting extreme weakness during his hunger strike.