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Wangchuk rejects modern Gandhi label on day 14
Telegraph India··11 Jul
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on day 14 of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar said he is no modern Gandhi and urged fellow protesters to become their own heroes instead, Telegraph India reported. The Cockroach Janta Party protest over exam irregularities entered its 22nd day, with a march to Parliament planned for July 20.
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What It Means For You
- Exam-irregularity protests remain active through the Monsoon Session.
- Supporters are being asked to join a July 20 Parliament march.
- Hunger-strike health updates keep public attention on the agitation.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk entered day 14 of an indefinite hunger strike.
- He rejected modern Gandhi or hero labels.
- CJP's Jantar Mantar protest reached its 22nd day.
Protest Timeline
- CJP protest began on June 20 over exam irregularities.
- Wangchuk joined and began fasting on June 28.
- Demands include Pradhan's resignation and victim compensation.
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