Kejriwal Demands Education Minister's Removal, Pushes for Striking Activist Wangchuk's Appointment
A hunger-striking activist is proposed as minister due to government failure.
Arvind Kejriwal, national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, called for Dharmendra Pradhan's removal as Education Minister and Sonam Wangchuk's appointment during a visit to Jantar Mantar on July 16. Wangchuk leads protests over NEET exam irregularities since June 28 and is in critical condition after losing nine kilograms from an indefinite hunger strike. The Supreme Court Bar Association appealed for him to end his fast, while the Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring.
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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