Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05pm on 17 Jul 2026,Friday India
The Congress party has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, expressing solidarity with his concerns while stressing that his health is becoming increasingly critical. Senior Congress leaders said Wangchuk's demands are shared by the Opposition and assured him that the party would continue raising the issue through democratic means. However, Rahul Gandhi's absence from the Jantar Mantar protest has drawn criticism, with opponents questioning Congress's commitment. Wangchuk's fast has attracted support from several political leaders and activists, intensifying pressure on the Centre to respond to the protesters' demands. (PC: X)
