A cross-section of India’s film, literary, and journalistic community has issued a joint appeal to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike, now in its 20th day. Wangchuk has been fasting as part of the broader Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests over paper leaks.
In their letter, the signatories called Wangchuk their “collective conscience” and a protector of the environment and of India’s youth, writing that he was “too precious to lose in this tragic way” and that his “sacrifice and courage have inspired people around the world”. They urged authorities to open a dialogue with him and “honor the spirit of public service” he represents.
