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India's youth-led movement has seen activist Sonam Wangchuk conclude a 26-day hunger strike, following government assurances to respond to their demands by Saturday afternoon. The movement, which has been protesting examination paper leaks, saw tens of thousands of angry youths converge on the capital, Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Talks between protest leaders and two government ministers took place on Friday, just hours after Wangchuk ended his hunger strike. This development has raised hopes for a potential breakthrough in the standoff. The protests highlight deep frustration among young people regarding educational integrity and accountability. The government's request for time indicates a willingness to engage, but the movement has stated that their core demand remains unchanged. The situation underscores the significant pressure on the government to address the examination leak scandal and restore public confidence in the education system.

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the government has asked for time until Saturday afternoon ​to respond on ​their demand for the ⁠education minister's resignation