Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 19 days, demanding action over the NEET 2026 controversy, as his health worsens and pressure mounts.
A 72-year-old Jain priest who was on a hunger strike as part of the community’s nationwide protest has died in Jaipur on 3rd of January as per the police reports.
As per the Global Hunger Index, India ranks 102nd in the world in terms of malnourishment and starvation. This rank is behind the likes of Pakistan and Bangladesh.