Candlelight vigil held in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike
A candlelight vigil was held in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk following his hunger strike regarding transparency in the Indian education system. Protesters demanded accountability from the Union Education Ministry and called for reforms in national entrance exams.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing public dissatisfaction with the management of national-level entrance examinations and government responsiveness to civil society.
A candlelight vigil was held at the B.R. Ambedkar statue, on the Secretariat Road here, in solidarity with educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was forcibly hospitalised following his indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability from the Union Education Ministry.
The rally led by student and youth organisations, criticised the Central government over the failures in conducting national-level entrance examinations, including NEET and CUET. They accused the government of failing to address examination irregularities, student concerns, and demanded for transparency in the education system.
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