'I will continue my fast': Wangchuk says peaceful protesters dealt with brutality
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has extended his hunger strike in response to police brutality against peaceful protesters in New Delhi. The protesters are demanding government accountability regarding the NEET-UG exam paper leak and the resignation of the Education Minister.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing youth unrest in India over systemic issues in education and governance, creating political pressure on the ruling administration.
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said that that he has decided to continue his hunger strike after seeing the brutality on peaceful protestors marching to the Parliament.In a handwritten note, Wangchuk said that the his hunger strike will continue until Cockroach Janata Party leaders are allowed to meet MPs at the Parliament or he is allowed to meet them at Safdarjung Hospital."Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting Youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here at the Hospital," Wangchuk said."Hopefully government will fix accountability of Education minister before that," he added.He also appealed to the government and Delhi Police to allow the protesting students to present their grievances before the Parliament."I am touched & moved by how the youth have…
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