Sonam Wangchuk is a renowned figure—an engineer, innovator, education reformer, environmental activist, and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner. The entire world is aware of his immense contributions to the nation’s progress and development. Born near Leh, he is the son of former Jammu & Kashmir minister Sonam Wangyal. Currently, Wangchuk is in the spotlight due to his protest at Jantar Mantar; he is on a hunger strike, championing the cause of students’ rights. Recently, his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has also garnered attention, as she stands shoulder-to-shoulder with him in this struggle.
You might be wondering who Gitanjali Angmo is; she is the co-founder and CEO of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL). After completing her education, she worked in the corporate sector in Denmark for about 15 years. She subsequently left her job to work on the ground for the country and its development. Notably, she co-founded HIAL with Sonam Wangchuk in 2017.
What are her achievements?
- Gitanjali holds a black belt in karate.
- She has been a Chevening Scholar associated with the Oxford UN Rivers Treaty.
- Additionally, she has received various honors, including the ‘Women Transforming India’ award. Wangchuk Loses Weight During Hunger Strike
Sonam is extending his full support to the ongoing protest—led by the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’—against the NEET paper leak, the jeopardizing of students’ futures, and the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation. He has been on an indefinite hunger strike in support of the protesters since June 28. Doctors report that after twenty days of the fast, Sonam has lost 9.5 kilograms of weight. Although his health is steadily deteriorating, he remains undeterred. Given his declining health, the Delhi Police forcibly removed him from Jantar Mantar on Saturday and took him to Safdarjung Hospital.
Sonam’s wife states that he remains on the hunger strike; he is consuming nothing but water and salt. Meanwhile, doctors have noted that he is suffering from a potassium deficiency. Amidst this, his wife has stated that he will undergo treatment from medical professionals of his own choosing—those whom he trusts.
Qualifications of Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife
Sonam’s wife, Gitanjali, is an educated educationist and social entrepreneur. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics, an MBA in Marketing and Finance, and a PhD in Education.
- BSc – Graduation in Physics from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore.
- MBA – MBA in Marketing and Finance from Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar.
- PhD – PhD in ‘Education (Integral Education Framework)’ from Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence.
