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Sonam Wangchuk on day 17 of hunger strike over exam leaks
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike in New Delhi since June 28, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over question paper leaks in May that affected millions…
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike in New Delhi since June 28, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over question paper leaks in May that affected millions of students. Wangchuk, 59, has lost 8.5 kg and is too weak to talk, according to his supporters.
The fast is in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a Gen Z-led group founded by Abhijeet Dipke that gained 22 million Instagram followers within days. Several opposition leaders, including former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, have urged Wangchuk to end the strike.
CJP says it is preparing for a march to parliament on July 20. One protester fainted on Monday and was hospitalised. The education ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Wangchuk's fast taps into deep anger among India's youth, who face high unemployment and saw a key medical exam cancelled after leaks. The government has not signalled any move to remove the minister, making a climbdown unlikely unless the health crisis forces a change. The march planned for July 20 will test whether online outrage translates into street pressure.
Source: aljazeera.com
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