Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Discharged, Visits Rajghat After 26-Day Fast
Sonam Wangchuk, a social activist, ended his 26-day fast and was discharged from Medanta Hospital.
He visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh.
Meanwhile, protests over the NEET paper leak continue, with clashes in Bihar resulting in injuries.
The government introduced the Public Examinations Bill 2026 to address exam integrity issues.
In other news, Anahat Singh made history by becoming the first Indian to win a world junior squash title.
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast and is discharged from Medanta Hospital.
Wangchuk visits Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh.
NEET paper leak protests continue with clashes in Bihar.
Government introduces Public Examinations Bill 2026.
Anahat Singh becomes first Indian world junior squash champion.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, NEET protesters, Dharmendra Pradhan, Nandan Nilekani's task force, Anahat Singh
- What
- End of a 26-day fast, NEET protests, introduction of Public Examinations Bill 2026, Bihar bandh, PoK elections, Anahat Singh's squash victory
- When
- 27 July 2026
- Where
- India, Bihar, PoK
- Why
- Protests over NEET paper leak, exam reform, political and social issues
Protesters' Demands
Government's Response
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
Government's Response
The government has not indicated any plans to remove Pradhan, focusing instead on reform.
Public Examinations Bill 2026
Protesters' Demands
Opposition sees the bill as a rushed response to the NEET crisis.
Government's Response
The government presents the bill as a comprehensive solution to exam integrity issues.
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Social activist who ended a 26-day fast.
- NEET Paper Leak
- Exam scandal leading to widespread protests.
- Public Examinations Bill 2026
- Legislation introduced to address exam integrity.
- Bihar Bandh
- Protests over NEET paper leak resulted in clashes.
- Anahat Singh
- First Indian to win a world junior squash title.
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Former Union Education Minister who resigned amid protests.
- Nandan Nilekani
- Head of the task force for exam reform.
Sources
Sonam Wangchuk discharged, will visit Rajghat
'Will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and then back to mountains': Sonam Wangchuk says as he is discharged from Medanta
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Rajghat First, Mountains Next: Sonam Wangchuk's Plan After Hospital Release
'AND FINALLY...': Wangchuk discharged from Medanta Hospital, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh
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