Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has commenced a hunger strike after being denied permission to hold a protest in Delhi. The activists are demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, a move they believe will safeguard the region’s autonomy and cultural identity.
RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata has expelled ten individuals, including doctors and house staff, over allegations of sexual harassment, extortion, and other misconduct. This comes as junior doctors at the hospital have launched an indefinite hunger strike demanding better working conditions and support following a recent rape and murder case.
Junior doctors in West Bengal have begun a hunger strike, demanding justice for their colleague who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. Their demands have not been met by the state government, leading to the escalation of their protest. The doctors are concerned about the safety of medical professionals and fear that similar tragedies may occur in the future.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, currently in jail, has reportedly refused to eat, raising concerns about his health and safety. Former inmate Larry Levine suggests paranoia, a hunger strike, or the quality of the food as possible reasons behind this decision.
Delhi Education Minister Atishi has begun an indefinite hunger strike to pressure the Haryana government to provide Delhi with its due share of water, citing a severe water shortage in the city. This comes as Delhi residents grapple with heatwaves and water scarcity.
