India, July 14 -- Prominent political leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, Arvind Kejriwal and Mahua Moitra, among others, have extended their support to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities.

Wangchuk, who is on his 17th day of hunger strike today, joined the already ongoing CJP agitation on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then.

According to CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, the climate activist has lost over 8.5 kg weight and his blood pressure as of today (Tuesday) is at 109/70.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav urged Wangchuk to ca...