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Cockroach Party and Hunger Strike | Roanoke News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
A 59-year-old education reformer, Sonam Wangchuk, is on a 20-day hunger strike demanding the education minister’s resignation amid leaked exam papers — a protest amplified by the viral “Cockroach Party,” born from a Supreme Court justice’s controversial remark. The movement, now millions strong on Instagram, calls for systemic exam overhaul and compensation for student deaths linked to pressure and leaks. Wangchuk’s health deteriorated, prompting police to move him to hospital under court order — a move protesters call a forced abduction. Authorities have ramped up security around Jantar Mantar, urging calm as the nation watches. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9c2d5d0a37266ff3