Sonam Wangchuk

sonam wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk is an Indian engineer, education reformer, innovator and environmental activist from Ladakh, best known for founding SECMOL and developing the Ice Stupa artificial glacier project.

sonam wangchuk

Sonam-wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk is an Indian engineer, education reformer, innovator and environmental activist from Ladakh, best known for founding SECMOL and developing the Ice Stupa artificial glacier project.

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Who is Sonam Wangchuk? Everything to know about the activist, his politician father, and patents

An engineer, a climate activist, and an education reformer from Ladakh, Wangchuk is widely recognised for founding SECMOL and for developing the 'Ice Stupa' artificial glacier technique.

3 min read16 Jul 2026
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'Grave security risk’: CJP's Saurav Das claims YouTubers 'broke' into his house; MP Derek O’Brien says raising it in RS

CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das alleged that YouTubers breached his privacy at his home, posing security risks to him and his family. He is attending a CJP meeting in Maharashtra. TMC MP Derk O’Brien plans to take up the issue in the Rajya Sabha.

1 min read5 Aug 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk hails Vande Bharat Express as he travels to Srinagar from New Delhi, reminds Centre to fulfil promises

The activist also made an appeal to the central government wherein he asked the latter to keep the promises it had made both to Wangchuk as well as the Cockroach Janta Party.

2 min read30 Jul 2026
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Why did Modi address Gen Z ‘friends' in viral reel? Here is what BJP said about PM's outreach to India's youth

Days after PM Narendra Modi addressed CJP protesters as “friends,” the BJP said the remark reflected the government's commitment to students. It highlighted proposed anti-paper leak reforms, including stricter punishments, fast-track trials, and dedicated task forces to curb exam fraud.

1 min read28 Jul 2026
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How Lathicharge Backfired & Made CJP Protests Even More Powerful | Youth Rejoice After Pradhan Quits

After Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the youth at Jantar Mantar were ecstatic. Youngsters & protestors speak to Abhinav Trivedi, Deputy Editor at Mint and highlight lathicharge & Sonam Wangchuk's forced pickup from the fasting site provoked many people and actually backfired on the Government. Students and youth were taken for granted and this did not go down well with the protestors who debunk the claim that they are anti-national. In fact, 'what we are doing is most nationalistic'. #cjp #cjpprotest #dharmendrapradhan #jantarmantar #education #cockroachjantaparty #youth #genz #narendramodi #abhijitdipke #protest #accountability #resignation #abhinavtrivedi #rahulgandhi #kejriwal #arvindkejriwal

27 Jul 2026
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Dharmendra Pradhan quits: Inside Jantar Mantar's Saturday of celebration – 'We have done it'

As the afternoon sun beat down on Saturday, streams of people made their way to Jantar Mantar from Raisina Road, Sansad Marg, Tolstoy Road, Ashoka Road and Rafi Marg, walking past hundreds of police personnel and barricades towards what would be the movement's biggest announcement yet.

1 min read25 Jul 2026
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‘Modi is the past:’ Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe at PM, seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid CJP protests

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi backed the ongoing CJP-led student protests, calling Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation ‘non-negotiable.’ He accused the Centre of trying to suppress the agitation and vowed continued support for students

2 min read25 Jul 2026
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'If I die of stress...': Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung; hospital denies, claims video 'purportedly recorded'

Hours after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk recounted his experience at the Safdarjung Hospital after being moved from the protest site at Jantar Mantar, the hospital issued a clarification over the video, claiming that it was recorded by one of Wangchuk's aides before the Delhi High Court's order

3 min read25 Jul 2026
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Wangchuk clarifies ‘no deal with Centre’, ended strike fearing Ladakh-like crackdown after critics slam

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk defended his decision to end his 26-day hunger strike, saying he acted to prevent a crackdown on protesters, and did not sign a deal with the Centre. He said protecting students from violence and legal action remained his top priority.

2 min read25 Jul 2026
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'Do I need a character certificate?': Wangchuk, wife hit out at critics after climate activist ends 26-day hunger strike

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday, slammed critics after his decision to end the strike was questioned. His decision reportedly came after the Centre provided him with written assurance of resolving the standoff over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

3 min read25 Jul 2026

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