Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Urges Peace Amid Protests
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist, is on a hunger strike for 26 days, urging peaceful protests over the NEET paper leak.
He is in the hospital and has asked protesters to remain peaceful.
Meanwhile, clashes between protesters and security personnel have occurred, with the government offering discussions but protesters insisting on a neutral venue.
Wangchuk is ready to end his fast if the government assures no legal action against young protesters.
Sonam Wangchuk urges peaceful protests from his hospital bed in Gurugram.
Protests at Jantar Mantar demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak.
Clashes between protesters and security personnel resulted in six injured personnel.
Government offers discussions but protesters insist on a neutral venue.
Wangchuk ready to end hunger strike if government assures no legal action against protesters.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Protesting Students, Government Ministers
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leak and demands for resignation of Education Minister
- When
- Hunger strike started on June 28, ongoing protests
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi; Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
- Why
- Demands for accountability over paper leaks and resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Government's Response
Protest Location
Protesters' Demands
Protesters insist on discussions at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue.
Government's Response
Government offers to discuss at Nadda's office.
Protest Methods
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak.
Government's Response
Government appeals for discussions but no assurance on legal action against protesters.
- Protest Duration
- 26 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Hunger Strike Start Date
- June 28
- Current Location of Sonam Wangchuk
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
- Injured Security Personnel
- 6