- Agricultural protests have broken out in parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh due to severe water shortages, leading farmers to demand policy changes and ministerial accountability.
- Sonam Wangchuk supports protests in New Delhi as leaders from UP, Punjab, and Haryana face house arrest amid targeting of a minister.
- SKM demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and supports Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk initiated a hunger strike in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
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Updated Jul 24
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What happened
Sonam Wangchuk initiated a hunger strike in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam leaks.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sonam Wangchuk used the Instagram platform to share updates and details regarding his hunger strike.Sub-event
Sonam Wangchuk was removed from his hunger strike in Delhi.1 source
Wangchuk hospitalized during hunger strike; protestors plan march to Parliament targeting Pradhan.1 source
- Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from Jantar Mantar in Delhi.Sub-event
Celebrity involvement: Roshan supported the strike; Khan commented on the protests.1 source
Prominent figures like Naseeruddin Shah and Arundhati Roy sign appeals supporting Wangchuk's strike.1 source
Wangchuk's hunger strike gains media support and recognition via the Ramon Magsaysay Award.1 source
Wangchuk feared a crackdown in Delhi and recalled a 2025 firing in Ladakh.1 source
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The entities involved
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Sonam
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-6337-788X)
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Dharmendra Pradhan
politician from Odisha, India
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New Delhi
capital city of India
Related events
- Sonam Wangchuk spearheaded a hunger strike on July 25th regarding examination irregularities and paper leak allegations, involving key figures including Dharmendra Pradhan and Narendra Modi.
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid protests targeting Narendra Modi, while Sonam Wangchuk campaigned in Ladakh, noting the region's border with China.
- Protests continue regarding the resignation demand of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while Salman Khurshid urges the Centre to include the Opposition in BRICS.
- Naveen Patnaik demanded Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, prompting Pradhan to target the Biju Janata Dal.
- Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests in the capital.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- organiser.orgFast Track courts against exam mafia a timely step, says ABVP; welcomes Sonam Wangchuk ending hunger strike
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- countercurrents.org
- thehindu.com
- independent.co.uk
- indiatimes.com
- mensxp.com
- rediff.com
- thestar.com.my
- freepressjournal.in
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- tribuneindia.comSonam Wangchuk defends 26-day hunger strike; asks: ‘Do I need a character certificate’ - The Tribune