Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Day 18: Demands Minister's Resignation, Plans Parliament March
An individual is on an indefinite hunger strike protesting alleged exam irregularities.
On July 15, Sonam Wangchuk, an environmentalist and member of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), entered day 18 of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Celebrities including Shabana Azmi and Soni Razdan urged him to end the strike for health reasons while supporting his cause. Wangchuk demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and plans a march to Parliament on July 20.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk agreed to end his 21-day hunger strike if the government meets his three demands.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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