India, July 14 -- Calls for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to call off his indefinite hunger strike grew on Tuesday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke shared an update on his health. Taking to X, Dipke said Wangchuk has started to lose muscle mass and is in immense pain.

Dipke shared a brief conversation he had with Wangchuk where he urged him to call off his hunger strike.

"He has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain. Like everyone else, I begged him to end his fast. He calmly replied, "Don't ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won't even have a dialogue."

Today (Tuesday, July 14) marks the 17th day of Wangchuk's hunger strike and 25th day of CJP protest against education minister Dharme...