Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
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Wangchuk’s fast became a rallying point for India’s “Cockroach” protests, which began more than a month ago demanding education reforms after alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams.
Since then, the movement has tapped into broader public anger over unemployment
July 24, 2026, 7:12 AM EDTAn activist has ended his 26-day hunger strike that helped to galvanize India’s youth-led “Cockroach” protests, turning them into one of the most sustained challenges to the country’s leadership in years.
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Wangchuk’s fast became a rallying point for India’s “Cockroach” protests, which began more than a month ago demanding education reforms after alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams.
Since then, the movement has tapped into broader public anger over unemployment
July 24, 2026, 7:12 AM EDTAn activist has ended his 26-day hunger strike that helped to galvanize India’s youth-led “Cockroach” protests, turning them into one of the most sustained challenges to the country’s leadership in years.