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Wangchuk hunger strike enters day 20 as opposition visits grow
The Hindu··18 Jul
Activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on July 17, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET irregularities. Opposition figures Supriya Sule, Pawan Khera and Manu Bhaker visited him. His physician reported mild dehydration after losing 350 grams. AISA students continue a parallel fast. Delhi High Court-ordered medical monitoring remains in place.
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What It Means For You
- NEET aspirants and parents are watching exam reform protests at Jantar Mantar.
- Opposition parties are aligning around demands for Pradhan's resignation.
- Medical monitoring of Wangchuk's fast may affect protest duration and tactics.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk's hunger strike over NEET irregularities entered day 20 on July 17.
- Supriya Sule, Pawan Khera and Manu Bhaker visited the protest site.
- AISA students continue a parallel fast with worsening health reported.
Adaptive Context
- The CJP organised protests demanding Education Minister Pradhan resign.
- Delhi High Court ordered government doctors to monitor Wangchuk's health.
- Rahul Gandhi addressed similar exam issues in Dehradun the same day.
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