Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike for Education Reforms
Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer, is continuing his hunger strike to demand education reforms in India, despite some of his fellow student protesters ending their fast. He reports that peaceful protesters have been dealt with brutality and that his health parameters are being monitored.
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The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes.
Read full article →'I will continue my fast': Wangchuk says peaceful protesters dealt with brutality
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike after witnessing police actions against protestors. He demands that youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he be allowed to meet them. Wangchuk appeals to the government and police to let students present their grievances. Thousands marched to Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. Police used tear gas and force, detaining several protestors during the march.
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For the past three weeks, the CJP has been pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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