Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kamal Haasan Criticizes Education System Amid Protests
Kamal Haasan, a famous actor and politician, shared a strong message about the problems in India's education system.
He said the country has failed its children because they are facing issues like exam paper leaks and are being treated badly instead of being helped.
He also supported an activist named Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike to demand changes.
Thousands of people, including students and activists, are protesting and asking for the Education Minister to resign.
They want the government to fix the problems in the education system.
Kamal Haasan criticized the education system, stating it has failed children.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Sonam Wangchuk is on a 26-day hunger strike, demanding assurances for protesters.
Thousands of supporters marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insists on meeting at the protest site for negotiations.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan, Sonam Wangchuk, Protesters, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Criticism of the education system and protests demanding the resignation of the Education Minister
- When
- Ongoing, with Sonam Wangchuk on the 26th day of his hunger strike
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- Due to exam paper leaks and demands for accountability in the education system
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
Government's Stance
The government has not publicly agreed to the resignation demand.
Accountability in Education System
Protesters' Demands
Protesters and activists seek accountability and reforms in the education system.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet responded to the specific demands for accountability.
- Actor-Politician
- Kamal Haasan
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days