Please end your fast. You have awakened the conscience of the nation; that is what a fast is meant to do.
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Appeal to activist Sonam Wangchuk during a hunger strike.
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Deeply shocking to read this official US statement, which contains absolutely no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. How can a “friend” and strategic partner be so deeply insensitive?
I respectfully urge you to reach out and engage in the dialogue our democracy owes its young citizens. That is not weakness; that is statesmanship.
The government, which is headed by Prime Minister Modi, has an overall responsibility. This must never happen again. This is not the first time, but it must be the last time.
It may ultimately have to be adjudicated because there is no law passed by Parliament requiring this. It is more a matter of convention.





