Activist Hunger Strike
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on day 20 of a hunger strike protesting examination irregularities and unemployment in India. Doctors warn his health is deteriorating alarmingly, with supporters expressing fears for his life. Political figures have criticized the government's silence on the matter.
Activist ends 26-day hunger strike fearing crackdown, cites Ladakh firing
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government. - Wangchuk feared an imminent crackdown on protesters and wanted to prevent violence, citing a past incident in Ladakh. - He denied making a deal and stated his priority was protecting students from legal action, not demanding a minister's resignation.
Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike over exam leaks
- Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks after negotiations. - The strike aimed to pressure Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign following leaks i…
Indian Activist Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike Amid Protest Violence Fears
- Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike after negotiations with the government, averting potential violence amid protests by the 'Cockroach' youth movement. - The protests, spark…
India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike over an exam paper scandal that has sparked widespread youth protests against the Indian government. - Protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta…
'End of hunger, beginning of accountability': Sonam Wangchuk on why he called off 26-day fast
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government and MPs. - The assurances include discussions in Parliament on the NEET paper le…
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after talks with ministers
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike in a Gurugram hospital after negotiations with Union ministers. - Wangchuk's protest supported student demands for the resignation of the Union e…