CJP's Dipke announces indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar
Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party has launched an indefinite hunger strike following the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site in New Delhi. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET examination irregularities.
Why it matters
The escalation of protests and the involvement of political figures highlights growing public unrest regarding national examination integrity and government accountability in India.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday announced that he has begun an indefinite hunger strike, saying the fast starts "right now" after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site at Jantar Mantar earlier in the day.Announcing the decision on X, Dipke wrote, "I am starting an indefinite hunger strike beginning right now," marking the next phase of the group's agitation."I appeal to everyone: do not back down; this movement will only grow larger. They have made a grave mistake... I urge everyone to come to Jantar Mantar; our movement will continue from here, and we will proceed with our march scheduled for July 20th," he said while addressing the protestors.Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination entered Day 21 on Saturday.
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