Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks
Summary
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 17 days in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after exam paper leaks affected millions of students. His health is worsening, and opposition leaders are asking him to stop the fast, while a youth-led political group called the Cockroach Janta Party supports the protest.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk started fasting on June 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- The hunger strike demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam paper leaks in May.
- The leaked exam papers caused the cancellation of a medical college test taken by 2.3 million candidates.
- Wangchuk has lost about 8.5 kg (19 lbs) and is too weak to speak.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, supports the strike and has gained 22 million Instagram followers since May.
- A young protester at the site fainted and was hospitalized.
- Opposition leaders, including former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, have urged Wangchuk to end the hunger strike for health reasons.
- India’s youth unemployment is around 10% overall and higher in cities at 13.6%, fueling frustration among young people.
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