Sonam Wangchuk calls himself ‘honorary cockroach’, urges government to hear voices of youth
Sonam Wangchuk has expressed support for the 'cockroach' movement, urging the government to listen to the concerns of youth. He described himself as an 'honorary cockroach' and emphasized the importance of creative expression in a democratic society. Wangchuk warned that suppressing online dissent could lead to greater frustrations among young people.
- ▪Sonam Wangchuk supports the online 'cockroach' movement and urges government engagement with youth concerns.
- ▪He describes himself as an 'honorary cockroach' and emphasizes the legitimacy of dissent expressed through satire.
- ▪Wangchuk warns that suppressing online spaces could aggravate frustrations among young people.
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Environmentalist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday (May 23, 2026) voiced support for the online "cockroach" movement led by the self-styled "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP), describing himself as an "honorary cockroach", as he urged the Government to engage with the concerns being raised by youngsters rather than suppressing their digital expression.Also read | Financial decisions will rest with elected leaders: Sonam Wangchuk on Ladakh’s agreement with CentreThe online campaign, which uses satire and the imagery of a cockroach as a symbol of resilience and dissent, has drawn attention in recent days amid claims by its founders of a crackdown on their social-media presence, including account suspensions and hacking allegations.
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