Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk to End Fast if Leaders Meet Demand
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike since June 28.
He wants the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of problems in the education system, like the NEET-UG paper leak.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said he will stop his fast if political leaders promise to discuss education issues in the upcoming Monsoon Session, which starts on July 22.
The protest is happening at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and is part of a bigger movement by the Cockroach Janta Party.
Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike since June 28, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, stated he will end his fast if political leaders meet him and assure him of raising education accountability issues in the Monsoon Session.
The protest is part of the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk's demands include addressing the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged irregularities in the education system.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on July 22.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, and his wife Gitanjali Angmo
- What
- Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- The hunger strike started on June 28 and is set to end on July 20 if demands are met
- Where
- The protest is taking place at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
- Why
- To protest the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged irregularities in the education system
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Wife
- Gitanjali Angmo
- Hunger Strike Start Date
- June 28
- Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Issue
- NEET-UG paper leak and education system irregularities
- Protest Location
- Delhi's Jantar Mantar
- Monsoon Session Start Date
- July 22
