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.
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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