Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Wangchuk's Fast Sparks Mass Protests Over NEET Leak
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, has been on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET exam paper leak.
His protest has gained significant traction, with large crowds gathering at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
The government has agreed to consider his demands, including the resignation of the minister and protection for protesters.
Wangchuk's fast has drawn comparisons to historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Anna Hazare, who used similar methods to bring about political change.
The protest has highlighted the power of peaceful civil disobedience and the government's response to public demands.
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike over NEET paper leak gains massive support.
Government agrees to consider resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters demand protection from legal action and compensation for affected families.
Wangchuk's fast draws comparisons to historical figures like Gandhi and Hazare.
Massive crowds gather at Jantar Mantar, highlighting the power of peaceful protests.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Protesters
- What
- Claim of government assurance to consider resignation of Education Minister and protection for protesters
- When
- 22 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Accountability over NEET paper leak and protection for protesters
Government Accountability
Protester Safety
Resignation Consideration
Government Accountability
Government assured to consider resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for accountability.
Protester Safety
Wangchuk demands assurance of no legal action against protesters.
Compensation for Families
Government Accountability
Government agreed to consider compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
Protester Safety
Wangchuk emphasizes the need for protection of young protesters.
- Date
- 22 July
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Ministers Visited
- JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Date
- 20 July 2026
- MPs Involved
- 65 MPs from across party lines
