Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Continues Fast Amid Police Action on Protesters
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, is on a hunger strike because he wants the government to take responsibility for problems in the education system.
He started the strike to support young people who are protesting against exam leaks and other issues.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign.
The police stopped the protesters from marching to Parliament and used tear gas to control the crowd.
Wangchuk says he will keep fasting until the protesters can talk to the government or he is allowed to meet them in the hospital.
The government is talking about the protesters' demands but hasn't done anything yet.
Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike in solidarity with protesters demanding accountability in the education system.
Protesters were prevented from marching to Parliament by the Delhi Police, who used tear gas and barricades.
Wangchuk demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for exam irregularities.
Around 12 students have reportedly taken their own lives due to exam-related stress and leaks.
The government is discussing the protesters' demands but has not yet taken any action.
- Who
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk and protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Continuation of hunger strike and protests demanding accountability in the education system
- When
- Monday, during the opening day of parliament's monsoon session
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To protest alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters and Activists
Government and Police
Police Action Against Protesters
Protesters and Activists
Protesters and activists allege police brutality and excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
Government and Police
Police deny using excessive force, stating the protest was handled professionally.
Accountability for Education Minister
Protesters and Activists
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accountability for alleged exam irregularities.
Government and Police
The government is discussing the demands and has not yet agreed to the protesters' requests.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Party
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accountability for exam irregularities, compensation for affected students
- Police Action
- Barricading roads, detaining protesters, use of tear gas
- Wangchuk's Condition
- Continuing hunger strike until youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he is allowed to meet them in hospital
- Number of Suicides
- Around 12 students
- Government Response
- Discussing demands, no immediate action taken
Sources
Sonam Wangchuk says will continue fast after witnessing ‘police brutality’ against Protesters - Telegraph India
Wangchuk Vows to Continue Fast, Slams Police Action Against Protesters
Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters
