Sonam Wangchuk Begins Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar Amid CJP Protest Over Exam Irregularities
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike on June 28 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) ongoing protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET paper leak. The protest, ongoing since June 20, has drawn students, farmer leaders, and civil society members. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that police cut off water and sanitation facilities at the site and placed several farmer leaders under house arrest to prevent their participation. Wangchuk also called for addressing Ladakh's autonomy and environmental concerns alongside education reforms.