As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 20th day and the "Cockroach" party continued its protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for his reluctance to hold press conferences. DW has more.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day, has announced when he would end his fast. Wangchuk said he would end the fast on July 20 after participating in the march to Parliament. He joked that he would 'come back as a ghost' if there wasn't much participation in the march.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.