New Delhi, July 16 -- Actor Sonakshi Sinha has publicly voiced support for educator and social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently observing a hunger strike in New Delhi amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. In a strongly-worded video statement, the actor expressed concern over Wangchuk's health, urged the government to engage in dialogue with him and said she felt it was time to speak out.

Beginning her message, Sonakshi Sinha said she had never issued a public statement like this before but felt Wangchuk's protest could no longer be ignored.

"I've never given a statement out like this, but today we can't ignore him. Sonam Wangchuk. We all know him. We know what he has done for our country, what his achievements ...