India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure
Summary
Indian education activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 20 days, drinking only salt water, to protest the cancellation of a medical exam after a paper leak. His health is worsening, and the Delhi High Court has asked the government to watch his condition closely and provide treatment if needed.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk is protesting after a key medical entrance exam was canceled due to a leaked exam paper.
- He has lost 21 pounds and faces the risk of organ damage from his hunger strike.
- The protest is supported by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a group that began as an online satirical movement.
- The CJP demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign and wants reform and transparency in India’s education system.
- Delhi Police allow protests only at Jantar Mantar, Delhi's designated protest site, to avoid disruptiveness in other areas.
- The government has not yet responded to the protesters’ demands.
- Opposition leaders and public figures support Wangchuk but urge him to end the hunger strike because of health risks.
- Wangchuk and other protesters plan to march to the Indian parliament on July 20 to press their demands.
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