Archive · 23 Jul 2026
DU urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast
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.
Delhi University urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast.
DU welcomes PM Modi's decision to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Rajdhani College apologizes for a post supporting the Education Minister and removes it.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College principal's post supporting the Minister remains.
Critics argue educational institutions should focus on student concerns, not political issues.
- Who
- Delhi University, college principals, Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan, Narendra Modi
- What
- Delhi University urges Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast; principals' posts backing Education Minister spark controversy
- When
- July 23, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address the ongoing protest over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the support for the Education Minister
Critics of the Posts
Supporters of the Posts
Support for Education Minister
Critics of the Posts
Critics argue that educational institutions should not take public positions on politically contentious issues and should instead focus on addressing student concerns.
Supporters of the Posts
Supporters believe that the posts show commitment to the National Education Policy and modernizing India's education system.
- 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