Hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk forcibly hospitalized as protests rage
On July 18, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, was forcibly taken to Safdarjung Hospital by police after mobile internet shutdown at Jantar Mantar. His wife Gitanjali J. Angmo and lawyer were barred from visiting him. The Delhi High Court ordered health monitoring but not hospitalization. Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party founder, vowed to continue protests despite his own detention. Opposition leaders criticized the move, urging more support for the cause.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
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