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Omar Abdullah says Centre unmoved by Wangchuk hunger strike
Times of India··16 Jul
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 16 expressed concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health as his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 19. He urged the Centre to show compassion and appeal to Wangchuk to end the fast. Abdullah said the UPA government engaged Anna Hazare in 2011, but no dialogue has been attempted with Wangchuk.
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What It Means For You
- NEET reform protests continue with growing health risks for Wangchuk.
- Political leaders across parties are urging the Centre to engage with protesters.
- Delhi HC will decide on medical intervention amid the ongoing fast.
What's Happening
- Omar Abdullah voiced concern over Wangchuk's health on July 16.
- Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day 19.
- Abdullah compared the Centre's silence to UPA's engagement with Anna Hazare.
Hunger Strike Context
- Wangchuk joined CJP protests over NEET irregularities.
- The campaign demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Abdullah said Wangchuk has lost around 9 kg during the fast.
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