The Hunger Strike That Became a Climate Convergence The news that Devendra Nath Mahto, a student leader in Jharkhand, has taken water after being urged to do so by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is only the tip of an iceberg.
At its core, this story is not about a single hunger strike or even a particular protest movement but rather about the confluence of two critical issues: student rights and climate action.
Mahto's indefinite hunger strike entered its fourth day when Wangchuk intervened via video call, echoing many who have cautioned against the risks of prolonged fasting.