Hunger strike solidarity: AISEC demands Pradhan’s resignation over NEET leak
On Friday, members of the All India Save Education Committee (AISEC) and civil society organizations demonstrated in solidarity with educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over the NEET-2026 paper leak. AISEC leaders urged the Centre to respond to Wangchuk’s fast and criticized the National Testing Agency's functioning. They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and dissolution of NTA. Separate demonstrations by other civil society groups also called for immediate talks with Wangchuk to address his demands and ensure accountability.
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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