Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks in India
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over a series of examination paper leaks, bringing a high-profile protest to a close late on Thursday. The fast was tied to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and drew attention to anger among students over repeated leaks affecting major exams. Wangchuk said he ended the strike after what he described as a long negotiation over conditions and because of concern about possible violence in the country.The protest began on June 28 and was linked to solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, which has been pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Delhi protests continue after police crackdown on youth-led education movement
Thousands gathered again in the Indian capital Delhi a day after police used batons and tear gas to disperse supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and had tried to march on parliament despite a police ban. The latest gathering came after Monday's confrontation near Jantar Mantar, where the protest drew large crowds and ended in violence.According to the supplied material, at least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 were detained and 118 police personnel were also injured during the crackdown. Police also tore down the stage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
