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Tharoor urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike in open letter
Times of India··16 Jul
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on July 15 wrote an open letter urging activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Tharoor expressed solidarity with students protesting alleged exam irregularities. He said Wangchuk had awakened the nation's conscience and India needs his voice for the long road ahead. Tharoor urged the government to engage protesters in dialogue.
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What It Means For You
- Exam irregularity protests continue at Jantar Mantar with growing political appeals.
- Students from middle-class families face uncertainty over competitive exam fairness.
- Parliament's Monsoon session may address exam reform demands raised by protesters.
What's Happening
- Shashi Tharoor wrote an open letter to Wangchuk on July 15.
- He urged Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike.
- Tharoor backed student protests over alleged exam irregularities.
Hunger Strike Context
- Wangchuk is fasting at Jantar Mantar over NEET and exam issues.
- The CJP campaign demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Multiple politicians have appealed for Wangchuk to call off the fast.
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