Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Global protests support Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike for over three weeks in New Delhi to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET exams.
His protest has gained global attention, with demonstrations held in New York, San Jose, London, and Dublin by the group Hindus for Human Rights.
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the education system.
They believe that students deserve fairness and dignity.
Wangchuk was taken to the hospital after his health deteriorated, but he was later moved to a private hospital following a court order.
Opposition parties in India have also shown support for the protests.
Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET exams.
Protests in support of Wangchuk were held in New York, San Jose, London, and Dublin by Hindus for Human Rights.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the education system.
Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated and later moved to a private hospital.
Opposition parties in India have shown support for the protests.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk and activists from Hindus for Human Rights
- What
- Protests in support of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike over alleged irregularities in NEET exams
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- New York, San Jose, London, Dublin, and New Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability and reforms in the education system
Protesters
Indian Government
Demands for Accountability
Protesters
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the education system.
Indian Government
The Indian government has not publicly responded to the demands for resignation or reforms.
Treatment of Students
Protesters
Protesters claim students deserve fairness and dignity in the examination process.
Indian Government
The government has not addressed the allegations of irregularities in the NEET exams.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Location of Protests
- New York, San Jose, London, Dublin
- Organization
- Hindus for Human Rights
- Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital, then moved to a private hospital
- Duration of Hunger Strike
- Over three weeks
Sources
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Protests in New York, San Jose in support of Wangchuk
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Hindus for Human Rights Activists Rally in New York, San Jose Supporting Wangchuk
'Time for govt to take accountability': Sonam Wangchuk protest draws support in US, UK and Ireland
