Congress MP Criticizes Government Over Activist's Hunger Strike Demand
On Friday, Pawan Khera, a Congress MP and senior leader, visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Wangchuk began a hunger strike on June 28 to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks and wider education reforms. Following Sonia Gandhi's directive, Khera criticized the government for not understanding democratic protests and expressed concern about Wangchuk’s health. Several opposition parties support Wangchuk's demands.
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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