Sonam Wangchuk begins hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday joined the Climate Justice Protest (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and began a hunger strike, demanding immediate action on climate change. Before starting the strike, Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke visited Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
Protest details and demands
The protest, organized by the Climate Justice Protest group, has been ongoing for several days at Jantar Mantar. Participants are demanding the government declare a climate emergency and implement policies to reduce carbon emissions. Wangchuk, known for his activism in Ladakh, said, "We need urgent measures to protect our planet for future generations." According to organizers, over 200 protesters have joined the demonstration.
Background of Sonam Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk is a renowned engineer and environmentalist from Ladakh, famous for designing the Ice Stupa project to address water scarcity. He has been a vocal advocate for sustainable development and climate action in the Himalayan region.
