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Wangchuk reports fatigue but continues Jantar Mantar fast
Deccan Herald··12 Jul
In a video on Friday night, Wangchuk said he felt less energetic than the previous day but remained committed to the agitation. He thanked supporters for amplifying the movement online. The CJP protest entered its twenty-second day while demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and compensation for families affected by alleged exam irregularities. More details may follow soon.
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What It Means For You
- If you are a student or parent concerned about examination irregularities, the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar has entered its twenty-second day.
- Wangchuk urged citizens to join for even one day or observe a fast locally rather than wait for a single leader.
- The group demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
What's Happening
- Sonam Wangchuk entered the fourteenth day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
- He said he is not a modern Gandhi or hero and asked people to be heroes of their own lives.
- A health update shared by the protest group recorded his weight loss at 7.5 kg and blood pressure at 106/74 mm Hg.
Jantar Mantar Fast Continues
- The Cockroach Janta Party protest over alleged examination irregularities began on June 20, and Wangchuk joined on June 28.
- The group announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20.
- Wangchuk said removing him from the site would violate his constitutional right to peaceful protest.
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