Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Congress Criticizes Centre Over Wangchuk, Exam Issues
The Congress Party is criticizing the BJP-led Centre for how it handled activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, issues with competitive exams, and a new Higher Education Bill.
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 21 days, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over exam irregularities.
The Congress says the Centre is ignoring protesters and acting in an authoritarian way.
They also claim the new bill will take away powers from universities and states.
The Centre moved Wangchuk to a hospital for medical reasons, and the Congress is promising to keep opposing what they see as unfair policies.
Congress criticizes Centre for ignoring Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and exam irregularities.
Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of protest.
Congress demands resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
Proposed Higher Education Bill alleged to erode university autonomy and state powers.
Congress accuses Centre of authoritarian behavior and anti-democratic policies.
- Who
- Congress Party, BJP-led Centre, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Criticism of Centre's handling of hunger strike, exam issues, and Higher Education Bill
- When
- Ongoing, with recent developments on the 21st day of the hunger strike
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Congress alleges authoritarian behavior, failure to address exam irregularities, and anti-democratic policies
Congress Party
BJP-led Centre
Handling of Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike
Congress Party
The Centre ignored concerns and failed to engage with protesters, showing authoritarian behavior.
BJP-led Centre
The Centre shifted Wangchuk to the hospital for medical reasons as per Delhi High Court directions.
Exam Irregularities and Education Minister
Congress Party
The Centre has failed to address exam irregularities and protect students' futures; the Education Minister should resign.
BJP-led Centre
The Centre is addressing exam irregularities and the Education Minister continues to serve.
Higher Education Bill
Congress Party
The bill erodes university autonomy and strips states of their powers, showing anti-democratic intentions.
BJP-led Centre
The bill aims to improve higher education governance and ensure national standards.
- Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Protest Duration
- 21 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Current Status
- Shifted to Safdarjung Hospital
- Key Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Congress Stance
- Strong opposition to Centre's policies and actions
- Proposed Bill
- Higher Education Bill
- Congress Allegation
- Bill erodes university autonomy and state powers
