Activist Sonam Wangchuk tells the BBC that youth-led protests and his 26-day hunger strike have weakened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, boosting young people's confidence to demand systemic reforms.
Faizan Ansari files complaint against Abhijeet Dipke, alleging attacks by CJP-linked men in Maharashtra; praises Delhi Police for detaining Sonam Wangchuk, contrasting with Dipke's peaceful protest claims
Thousands in India continue protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks. Talks with the government yielded promises of a new law and compensation, but the core demand for Pradhan's resignation remains unmet, with protests set to continue.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
Thousands continue to protest in India, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. The government has requested a day to decide on the demand, while Prime Minister Modi has promised a new law against leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on other demands.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances. Concurrently, PM Modi announced a new Bill with stringent provisions, including fast-track courts, to combat examination paper leaks, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike over alleged NEET exam irregularities, citing "possible violence." However, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed their peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike in Delhi after government assurances on exam accountability and compensation for victims. Nationwide youth-led protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, continue, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Indian government regarding accountability in the examination system, compensation for suicide victims' families, and no cases against peaceful protesters.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, undertaken to support youth-led protests demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, after government assurances and to avert potential violence. Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party continue in Delhi.
In Indien protestieren junge Menschen seit Wochen für ein gerechteres Bildungssystem, nachdem Aufnahmeprüfungen geleakt wurden. Aktivist Sonam Wangchuk trat in Hungerstreik und wurde gewaltsam ins Krankenhaus gebracht. Die Polizei geht mit Tränengas und Schlagstöcken gegen die Demonstranten vor, die den Rücktritt des Bildungsministers fordern.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, undertaken in solidarity with the youth-led 'Cockroach movement' protesting an education exam scandal and broader government frustration. His decision followed negotiations and concerns over potential violence, as student protests in New Delhi saw clashes with police.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, citing negotiations and potential violence. His decision followed PM Modi's pledge for tougher laws against leaks, while youth-led protests continue nationwide.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike in India following negotiations with Union ministers, citing a desire to prevent violence. Simultaneously, PM Modi addressed the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, promising stricter legislation, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue protests.
Actor Salman Khan initially supported student protests against the NEET paper leak but later backed PM Narendra Modi's promise of strict action, urging students to return home and activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare initiated a silent protest in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, backing Delhi students demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst CJP's ongoing agitation and clashes with police.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk continues a 26-day hunger strike for education reforms and the Education Minister's resignation, despite being hospitalized. His protest, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and thousands of students, has intensified after a police crackdown, challenging PM Modi's government.
A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 25th day of his hunger strike, demands an unequivocal government assurance that young protesters from the 'Chalo Sansad' march will face no legal action. He vows to continue his fast indefinitely without this commitment, despite being in ICU.
