Hunger Strike Leader Sonam Wangchuk Arrested as Protests Intensify at Jantar Mantar
After Sonam Wangchuk was taken away by police during his 20-day hunger strike, activities at Jantar Mantar intensified on Sunday. Supporters from other states joined the June 20 march to Parliament, with some planning overnight stays. Abhijeet Dipke announced he would fast in solidarity. Protesters like Tejrao Tadhe and Ashutosh Mishra criticized Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG question paper leaks and demanded his resignation.
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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