Students hold vigil for Sonam Wangchuk, demand Education Minister's resignation
A candlelight vigil was held at the B.R. Ambedkar statue on Secretariat Road in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized after a 21-day hunger strike demanding accountability from the Union Education Ministry. Rallying student and youth organizations criticized the Central government for failing to address examination irregularities, including NEET and CUET. They demanded transparency, reforms, and the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister. SFI State president S. Rajinikanth, DYFI leader Anaganti Venkatesh, and AIDWA leader R. Aruna Jyoti addressed the crowd, calling for dialogue with movement leaders.
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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