Sonam Wangchuk Shares Health Update During Fast, Urges Supporters To Join Peaceful March On July 20

Instead, Wangchuk has called for a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, telling his supporters to persuade him to end his hunger strike.

Wangchuk gives a health update to supporters
Wangchuk responded to growing concern about his health in a post on social media from the protest site. Recent visuals from Jantar Mantar moved many of his followers to break their fast.

“I know there is concern; my health is manageable with the strain,” he said. The post went viral online within hours, with thousands of reactions.

Appeal for Peaceful March To Parliament
Wangchuk said he was not observing his fast and asked people to join a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20.  

“I’d prefer to ask the public to join through democratic means rather than ask me to stop the protest. “That’s more important than asking me to stop this,” he said in the post.

Supporters Stand by His Side
The update was met with an outpouring of support on social media. Many wished him good health and strength. Others appreciated his firmness in keeping the focus on the issues concerning Ladakh. 

Many said they would attend, calling it a way to show solidarity for his demands.

Protesters Continue To Gather At Jantar Mantar
Wangchuk has been raising issues of governance and development of Ladakh through protests at Jantar Mantar. He has always preached peace and non-violent participation.

Now that the July 20 march has been announced, the focus in the coming days will be on turnout and the reaction of the authorities.