# One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?

- Published: 2026-07-16T22:21:03Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T16:50:53Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4d4eq9n8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.

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