Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Wangchuk to End Fast if Leaders Meet
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, has been on a hunger strike to demand reforms in the education sector and to protest against the NEET paper leak.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said he will end his fast if political leaders meet him and assure to raise the issue in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Wangchuk is currently in Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors say his health is stable but requires constant monitoring.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is planning a march to Parliament on 20 July to support Wangchuk's demands.
However, Delhi Police have not granted permission for the march and have imposed prohibitory orders, warning against unauthorized gatherings.
Despite this, supporters are encouraged to participate peacefully.
Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if political leaders meet him and assure to raise education accountability in Parliament.
Wangchuk is currently hospitalized at Safdarjung Hospital, where his health is stable but requires constant monitoring.
The 'Chalo Sansad' march planned for 20 July clashes with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Delhi Police have not granted permission for the march and have imposed prohibitory orders, warning against unauthorized gatherings.
Supporters are encouraged to participate in the march peacefully, despite police warnings.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali Angmo, Delhi Police, Cockroach Janta Party
- What
- Protest for education reforms and NEET paper leak
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability in education and protest against alleged irregularities in NEET examination
Protesters
Delhi Police
Protest Permissions
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the right to march to Parliament to voice their demands.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police state that no permission has been sought or granted for the protest march.
- Protest Date
- 20 July
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
- Protest Cause
- Education reforms and NEET paper leak
- Police Action
- Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS
- Wangchuk's Health Status
- Stable but requires constant monitoring
