Hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk demands education reform post-NEET leak
Sonam Wangchuk, an innovator and activist, is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding educational reform following the NEET paper leak. Last year, he was arrested during protests for Ladakh’s statehood but was released in March after about 170 days. The government has not engaged with him despite his renewed demands, maintaining a hard stance. Wangchuk's protest highlights the need for dialogue and reforms in education.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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