Senior advocate Dr Vikas Singh has urged Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, now on its 19th day, at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk began the fast demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged NEET paper leak, according to livemint.com.
Wangchuk joined the Cockroach Janta Party protests (CJP) and has been fasting continuously since early July. Dr Singh, joining the growing support for Wangchuk, appealed to him to save his strength and stop the fast, emphasizing that India does not need him to die for what he calls a broken system. The government has remained largely silent on the protest, with assistance offered based on medical reports, per livemint.com.
The hunger strike highlights ongoing tensions around the NEET examination and allegations of paper leaks that have sparked public outcry. Wangchuk's protest has attracted attention from legal and social activists, reflecting broader concerns about education governance in India. The demand for the education minister's resignation marks a significant point in these protests, which have gained traction in recent weeks, as reported by livemint.com.
Sonam Wangchuk's fast entered its 19th day on July 16, with calls from senior advocates urging him to end the strike. The protest remains a focal point in the debate over the NEET examination integrity and government accountability, according to livemint.com.