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DU urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast

DU urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast
DU urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast; principals’ posts backing Pradhan spark row · theprint.in

Delhi University has asked climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to stop his hunger strike.

They also welcomed the Prime Minister's plan to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases.

Some college principals posted messages supporting the Education Minister, which upset some teachers and students.

One college took down its post and apologized, but another college's principal kept their post.

The students protesting want answers, not political support.

Sonam Wangchuk is fasting to support the protesters who want the Education Minister to resign over the paper leak.

Key facts

Date
July 23, 2024
Location
New Delhi
Key Figures
Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi
Institutions Involved
Delhi University, Rajdhani College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
Issue
Support for Education Minister and paper leak cases
Protest Location
Jantar Mantar

Quotes

Delhi University

University administration

“We earnestly request Shri Sonam Wangchuk ji to end his fast in the interest of our students. Our students’ future is the future of our nation.”
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