Indian Activist Wangchuk Ends 26 Day Hunger Strike Indian activist Greta Wangchuk ended a 26 day hunger strike that drew international attention to environmental issues plaguing India.
The strike's significance lies in its ability to bring attention to pressing concerns, but the government's response remains mixed.
Wangchuk's protest focused on deforestation and pollution, which threaten India's diverse ecosystems. The country is home to biodiversity hotspots like the Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas, where an estimated 2.