AAP chief Kejriwal urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike; will meet him on July 16
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has expressed support for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal urged Wangchuk to end his fast while calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding education system integrity and the use of hunger strikes as a tool for political accountability.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) extended his party's support to the ongoing protest by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar, and urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike.
In a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal said he will visit Jantar Mantar at 5 p.m. on Thursday (July 16, 2026) to extend his support to Mr. Wangchuk and the CJP protest.
"Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for some days, and his health is deteriorating. He is an asset of the country, and I appeal to him to end his hunger strike. There are other ways also for the struggle," the former Delhi Chief Minister said.
AAP supports the CJP protest and its demands and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should immediately step down, he said.
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