"Don't Let Him Die": 'Chatur' From '3 Idiots' Backs Sonam Wangchuk's Strike
Actor Omi Vaidya, known for his role in '3 Idiots', has publicly urged the public to support activist Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk is currently on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi to protest alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.
Why it matters
The involvement of a high-profile actor highlights growing public concern over educational integrity and the health of prominent social activists in India.
Just stop, pause and "take a look at what's going on right now", urged '3 Idiots' actor Omi Vaidya, drawing attention to the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike since June 28."So if you have a second to just stop, put down your work from the project that needs to be completed or the household duties, or whatever, and just take a look at what is going on... I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die," he said."I would like him to live.
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