‘Govt. should not test his limits’: Anna Hazare urges Centre to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk
Activist Anna Hazare has urged the Indian government to initiate dialogue with educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting against the Union Education Minister following the NEET paper leak controversy.
Why it matters
The intervention of a prominent activist like Hazare highlights growing public pressure on the government regarding educational governance and accountability.
Activist Anna Hazare on Saturday (July 18, 2026) said the Union government should hold talks with educationist Sonam Wangchuk.
"The government should not test his limits. Say yes or no (to his demands) but what is wrong in holding discussions," Mr. Hazare said in a video message.
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE updates - July 18, 2026
Mr. Wangchuk has been demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper ‘leak’ row
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in