Sonam Wangchuk in Day 17 of Hunger Strike Over Exam Paper Leaks
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk continues a hunger strike in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam paper leaks. The protest is in solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk is in his 17th day of a hunger strike in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam paper leaks. Wangchuk began the fast on June 28, 2026, as a show of solidarity with the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party, according to Al Jazeera.
The protest has drawn attention to systemic concerns over the integrity of national examinations and governance in India’s education sector. Wangchuk’s fast underscores growing public frustration with perceived administrative failures. Sowetan Live reported that his demand centers on Minister Pradhan stepping down to take accountability.
Wangchuk, known for his prior advocacy in education reform and environmental sustainability, has gained support from student groups across the country. The Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-driven political collective, has led demonstrations in parallel with Wangchuk’s fast, amplifying calls for transparency. Al Jazeera noted the protest’s symbolic alignment with a broader movement for institutional accountability.
No official response from the Ministry of Education has been reported. The duration and visibility of the hunger strike continue to shape public discourse on educational equity and governance.