Claim

Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike on 28 June 2026 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Source coverage: Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks · Al Jazeera

Rationale

Eight independently-verified sources converge on the start date, location and the water-only nature of the fast.

Evidence

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/14/indian-activist-wangchuk-urged-to-end-hunger-strike-over-exam-paper-leaks Al Jazeera, 14 Jul 2026 — Day 17 pending audit
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonam_Wangchuk Wikipedia — began fast 28 June with six AISA students pending audit