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Wangchuk enters day 24 of hunger strike over NEET
The Times of India··21 Jul
Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 24th consecutive day of his hunger strike on July 21 as CJP intensified protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said Wangchuk remained firm in his indefinite fast seeking accountability over the NEET fiasco with protests continuing at Jantar Mantar.
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What It Means For You
- Wangchuk's prolonged fast raises health concerns amid ongoing NEET protests.
- CJP demands for Pradhan's resignation affect education policy debates.
- Police conduct during student protests remains under parliamentary scrutiny.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk entered day 24 of his hunger strike on July 21.
- CJP continues demanding Pradhan's resignation over the NEET leak.
- Protesters resumed sit-in at Jantar Mantar after the Chalo Sansad march.
Fast and Protest Timeline
- Wangchuk joined the CJP agitation with a hunger strike on June 28.
- He was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital over health concerns.
- The July 20 march drew actors, MPs and thousands of supporters.
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