Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProminent social activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, protesting alleged irregularities in India's higher education examination system. Wangchuk's health has significantly deteriorated over two weeks, with doctors noting weight loss, low blood pressure, and dizziness, prompting a public interest litigation for urgent medical intervention. The protest, initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and joined by Wangchuk, demands the resignation of federal education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms to the examination system. Protesters are also seeking compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to examination-related distress, following paper leaks that led to the cancellation of a major medical entrance exam. Despite his worsening condition, Wangchuk insists on continuing his fast, while the movement has garnered widespread support from students, activists, politicians, and public figures, with a march to parliament planned for 20 July. In fullWhy Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is on hunger strike and what happens nextMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike in Delhi for two weeks
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProminent social activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, protesting alleged irregularities in India's higher education examination system. Wangchuk's health has significantly deteriorated over two weeks, with doctors noting weight loss, low blood pressure, and dizziness, prompting a public interest litigation for urgent medical intervention. The protest, initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and joined by Wangchuk, demands the resignation of federal education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms to the examination system. Protesters are also seeking compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to examination-related distress, following paper leaks that led to the cancellation of a major medical entrance exam. Despite his worsening condition, Wangchuk insists on continuing his fast, while the movement has garnered widespread support from students, activists, politicians, and public figures, with a march to parliament planned for 20 July. In fullWhy Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is on hunger strike and what happens nextMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
