Hunger Strike
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CJP delegation to hold talks with Centre today as Wangchuk ends hunger strike: Check venue, timing
India | Jul 24, 2026, 07:31 AM ISTThe CJP reiterated to push forward their demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, one of the core demands of the students. The discussions will take place at the Constitution Club of India.
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Sonam Wangchuk agrees to end hunger strike today but lays down three conditions for govt
India | Jul 20, 2026, 09:58 AM ISTSonam Wangchuk joined Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke's protest and sat on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on June 28.
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Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment despite dehydration warnings; hospital flags serious complications
India | Jul 19, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk has developed signs of dehydration after a hunger strike, according to Safdarjung Hospital. Doctors have recommended urgent fluid and electrolyte therapy, but Wangchuk and his family have declined the treatment so far.
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Delhi HC says government doctor to monitor Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike enters day 19
India | Jul 16, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTWhatever medical intervention is needed to save Sonam Wangchuk's life should be done by government, the High Court told the Centre.
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Sanjauli mosque dispute: Hunger strikers end fast after being given juice, joint committee proposed
India | Nov 21, 2025, 01:31 PM ISTThe two individuals who had been on an indefinite hunger strike as part of the Sanjauli mosque dispute called off their fast after being given juice, marking a temporary halt in their protest. The Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, which they represent, has planned a large-scale demonstration on Friday.
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Manoj Jarange warns of fresh hunger strike on Aug 29, accuses govt of betraying Maratha community
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTThe activist has undertaken multiple hunger strikes demanding the recognition of all Marathas as Kunbis — an agrarian caste listed under the Other Backward Classes category and reservation for the politically dominant community in government jobs and education.
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PM Modi inaugurates India's first vertical sea bridge, Pamban Bridge | 06 April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 06, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTPM Modi inaugurates India's first vertical sea bridge, Pamban Bridge. Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal ends indefinite hunger strike. Surya Tilak graces Ram Lalla's forehead on Ram Navami in Ayodhya. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Prashant Kishor to end hunger strike on January 16, announces next phase of Jan Suraaj movement
Bihar | Jan 15, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTPrashant Kishor will end his 14-day hunger strike on January 16, 2025, protesting against Bihar's education system and BPSC corruption. The Jan Suraaj leader will break his fast at the Ganga Path and announce the next phase of his movement.
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SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on hunger strike
India | Dec 27, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTThe Supreme Court directed the Punjab government to provide medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike, and issued a notice for non-compliance with a previous order.
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Maratha activist Manoj Jarange announces to launch fresh indefinite fast over reservation issue
Maharashtra | Dec 16, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTThe 42-year-old activist informed that he would declare the date of the fast on Tuesday. He also emphasised the fast would be open to all Maratha community members.
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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mocks doctors' hunger strike as 'fast-unto-hospitalisation': 'Such tricks...'
Kolkata | Oct 14, 2024, 08:26 PM ISTTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee ridiculed the doctors' hunger strike describing it as "fast-unto-hospitalisation". He said that he saw one doctor join the protest one day and get hospitalised the next day.
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RG Kar protests: 77 Kalyani JNM Hospital doctors threaten mass resignation, set Oct 14 deadline
Kolkata | Oct 13, 2024, 02:44 PM ISTThe Kalyani JNM Hospital doctors wrote an email to the Registrar of West Bengal Health University and expressed solidarity with the junior medics of the RG Kar Hospital, who are on fast unto death for the last 9 days regarding their demands for justice of rape and murder victim.
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RG Kar rape-murder case: IMA writes to Mamata as junior doctors' hunger strike hits Day 6
Kolkata | Oct 11, 2024, 11:56 AM ISTThe hunger strike by junior doctors in West Bengal enters its seventh day, prompting the Indian Medical Association to urge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for immediate action amid deteriorating health conditions and ongoing demands for safety and accountability.
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Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil to resume hunger strike today over reservation issue
Maharashtra | Sep 16, 2024, 09:12 AM ISTThe quota granted to the Maratha community by an earlier government was invalidated by the Supreme Court in 2021 on the ground that it caused the total reservation in the state to exceed the 50 per cent ceiling. The community comprises 28 per cent of the population in Maharashtra.
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JNU hunger strike: Administration agrees to hold caste census, other key students' demands
Delhi | Aug 26, 2024, 06:10 PM ISTThe Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union has called for a relay hunger strike and night vigil to press their demands. They are demanding written confirmation of the agreed-upon demands.
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Students' hunger strike enters day 8 against JNU administration, two fall ill
Delhi | Aug 19, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThe hunger strike led by a group of JNU students entered its eighth day on Monday. They launched the protest against the administration over a slew of demands.
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Delhi coaching centre deaths: Students resort to indefinite hunger strike to press their demands
Delhi | Jul 30, 2024, 08:40 PM ISTAmid protests by some IAS aspirants, other students are worried about their preparation for the approaching exams as the MCD sealed several institutes, subsequently, classes remained suspended.
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Cheating case: Non-bailable warrant against Manoj Jarange who is on hunger strike over quota demand
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2024, 11:40 PM ISTManoj Jarange launched his latest fast in Jalna district on July 20 in support of his demands, including implementation of the draft notification that recognises Kunbis as 'sage soyare' blood relatives of Maratha community members and granting reservation to the latter under the OBC category.
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Atishi discharged from LNJP hospital days after her health deteriorated due to hunger strike
Delhi | Jun 27, 2024, 01:51 PM ISTSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and CPM leader Vrinda Karat met Atishi at the hospital on Wednesday, hailing her efforts to address the water crisis issue in Delhi.
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Atishi ends her indefinite hunger strike on Delhi water shortage issue after being hospitalised
Delhi | Jun 25, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTDelhi Water Minister Atishi's indefinite hunger strike against the Haryana government over water shortage in the national capital, began on June 21, ended after she was admitted to a hospital in view of her deteriorating health.