Sonam Wangchuk to Continue Fast, Cites Police Action Against Protesters
He says the fast will continue until youth leaders can meet parliamentarians or the government accepts accountability for alleged exam irregularities.
- On Monday, activist Sonam Wangchuk announced from Safdarjung Hospital he would continue his fast on day 23 after Delhi Police blocked the Cockroach Janta Party's planned march to Parliament.
- Wangchuk has fasted since June 28 supporting the CJP's NEET protest at Jantar Mantar, which demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and examination system reforms.
- Hospital authorities documented Wangchuk's dehydration and metabolic abnormalities while he refused intravenous fluids; thousands of protesters faced tear gas and lathi charges yet maintained peace.
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda confirmed CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka initiated government talks on Monday, stating discussions began at 11:50 AM with a written petition submitted by 4 PM.
- Wangchuk demands youth leaders access Parliament or he meets them from hospital; his wife Gitanjali Angmo challenged his detention at Delhi High Court, though it declined intervention, while supporters allege 'illegal detention'—rejected by authorities.
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Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has extended his indefinite hunger strike, stating he will continue until youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he is allowed to do so from the hospital. This decision follows police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' march, where thousands were detained while demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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