Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Ends Strike After Government Assurances
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, ended his 26-day hunger strike but said that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has no right to dictate his actions.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has been protesting for months, wants Pradhan to resign because of problems with the NEET UG exam and other issues in the education system.
The CJP will keep protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi until Pradhan steps down.
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, thanked Wangchuk for his bravery and sacrifice, which brought attention to the issues.
The government has not responded to the resignation demands or indicated any intention to yield to the protesters' demands.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the government and MPs across parties on his key demands for examination reforms and protection of peaceful protesters.
The government assured that families of students who died by suicide after the NEET-UG paper leak would be adequately compensated, and no cases would be registered against peaceful protesters.
The CJP will continue its protest at Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns, as the government has not indicated any intention to yield to the protesters' demands.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of CJP, praised Wangchuk's courage and sacrifice in drawing national attention to the issue.
The government has not responded to the resignation demands or indicated any intention to yield to the protesters' demands.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- End of hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk, continued protest by CJP demanding Pradhan's resignation
- When
- July 23-24, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability and reforms in the education system following the NEET UG paper leak
Protesters' Demands
Government's Position
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Demands
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and Sonam Wangchuk demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET UG paper leak and alleged irregularities in the education system.
Government's Position
The government has not publicly responded to the resignation demands, maintaining its position on the issue.
Protest Continuation
Protesters' Demands
The CJP will continue its protest at Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns.
Government's Position
The government has not indicated any intention to yield to the protesters' demands.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Party
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Strike Duration
- 26 days
- Issue
- NEET UG paper leak and education system irregularities
- Assurances Given
- No cases against peaceful protesters, compensation for suicide victims, parliamentary discussion on accountability
- Government Response
- Assurances on not registering cases, discussing reforms, and considering compensation
Sources
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I could have extended my hunger strike...: Wangchuk
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Kejriwal welcomes Sonam’s decision to end fast
Video: The Assurances That JP Nadda Read Out To Sonam Wangchuk At Hospital
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Centre assures constructive dialogue, positive intervention on paper leak issue
Gandhi to Wangchuk, what history says about the success of hunger strikes in India
