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.
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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