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Wangchuk hunger strike enters sixth day at Jantar Mantar
Deccan Herald··5 Jul
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the sixth day of a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on July 3 alongside the Cockroach Janta Party protest. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk appeared weaker, with blood pressure at 110/75 and blood sugar at 61 mg/dL. Dipke called for a one-day solidarity fast nationwide from home.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Students affected by NEET irregularities and exam governance issues are central to the Jantar Mantar protest that began on June 20.
- Dipke asked supporters to observe a one-day fast from home and share videos on social media to widen participation.
- Six AISA students continued a separate indefinite hunger strike at the site alongside Wangchuk's fast.
What's Happening
- Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered day six on July 3 demanding action against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Dipke reported Wangchuk looked far weaker, with blood pressure 110/75 mmHg, pulse 72 and blood sugar 61 mg/dL.
- The CJP protest over alleged exam irregularities including NEET has drawn support from multiple political and civil society figures.
Fast Amid Exam Protests
- Wangchuk joined the CJP demonstration linked to demands for Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination system failures.
- Dipke said the agitation also raises accountability issues including electoral roll revision matters.
- By July 4 reports said Wangchuk had lost over five kilograms and planned to continue fasting until the government acts.
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