Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue
Summary
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk stopped a 26-day hunger strike after talks with government ministers about leaked medical exam papers. However, student protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and broader reforms are continuing in several Indian cities.Key Facts
- Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after discussions with government officials.
- The hunger strike was in response to leaked medical school entrance exam papers affecting around 2 million students.
- The leaked exam papers are linked to several student suicides.
- Student-led protests are being organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Protests have spread to multiple cities including Delhi, Ranchi, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kolkata.
- Authorities shut down 16 metro stations in central Delhi and restricted mobile internet to manage protests.
- Opposition parties have supported the youth protests and disrupted the Indian parliament session.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged Wangchuk to regain his health and urged protesters to join talks with the government.
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