Sonam Wangchuk's Jail Life: Wife Reveals Activist Sleeps on Floor, Stays Optimistic

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News18•18-01-2026, 19:45
Sonam Wangchuk's Jail Life: Wife Reveals Activist Sleeps on Floor, Stays Optimistic
- •Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been in Jodhpur jail for over 110 days under the National Security Act (NSA) since September 26.
- •His wife, Gitanjal Angmo, shared that Wangchuk is confined to an isolated cell, sleeps on the floor with a blanket, and has no furniture.
- •Despite harsh conditions, Wangchuk remains optimistic, practices Vipassana, yoga, and meditation, and is writing a book titled "Forever Positive" about his jail experiences.
- •He reads extensively, requesting books on various subjects, and his family brings him snacks, though dried apricots are not allowed.
- •Angmo alleges that news related to Wangchuk or Ladakh is censored from the newspapers provided to him in jail.
Why It Matters: Sonam Wangchuk maintains optimism and continues intellectual pursuits despite isolated, harsh jail conditions.
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