25 July 2026 · The Guardian
Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Protests Education System
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, is on a hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister after a nationwide exam cancellation devastated students.
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Adapted from The Guardian, 17 July 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Key vocabulary
hunger strike
a protest where someone refuses to eat
“Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike to demand change.”
protest
a public demonstration against something
“The students organized a protest against the exam cancellation.”
resignation
the act of leaving a job or position
“Wangchuk is calling for the education minister's resignation.”
devastated
deeply shocked or upset
“Two million students were devastated when the exam was canceled.”
monitor
to watch and check something closely
“Doctors were ordered to monitor Wangchuk's health.”
Quick quiz
01What is Sonam Wangchuk protesting against?
02How much weight has Wangchuk lost during his hunger strike?
03What was the cause of distress for two million students?
04What did the Indian court order regarding Wangchuk's health?
Discussion
What impact do hunger strikes have on political movements?