New Delhi, July 16 -- Senior advocate Dr Vikas Singh has joined the growing chorus of support for Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is now on the 19th day of his indefinite fast after joining the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.

Singh urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. "India does not need you to die for a broken system. We need you to be alive, working, and leading us from the front," he said, adding, "Please, save your strength for the long road ahead. End this fast, go back to the work you are best at."

In a letter, Singh wrote: "I am writing this to you out of deep worry, but also with a very clear mind about the world we are living in right now. I see you sitting there, putting your body and your life on the lin...