'Govt doesn’t care about your life': Mahua Moitra urges Wangchuk to call off hunger strike
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 17-day hunger strike protesting examination irregularities. Prominent public figures have also requested he stop the fast due to concerns over his deteriorating health.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing national tensions regarding government accountability and the integrity of India's education examination systems.
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday urged Sonam Wangchuk to call off his indefinite hunger strike as the climate activist's indefinite fast against examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak controversy reached Day 17.In a post on X, Moitra said Wangchuk had achieved his objective as his fast had united the country's youth in their fight for justice."Sonam Sir your fast has united this country’s youth in their war for justice. Your goal is reached. Govt doesn’t care about your life or that of crores of youth. But your life matters to us.
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