'If it fails, I'll return as a ghost': Wangchuk ahead of July 20 Parliament march
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike, vowing to march to Parliament on July 20 despite deteriorating health. The protest, supported by the Cockroach Janta Party, demands accountability for alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Why it matters
The protest highlights significant public dissatisfaction with the management of national entrance exams and the government's perceived indifference toward activist-led reform movements.
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th consecutive day on Friday, with the education reform campaigner reiterating his resolve to continue the protest and join a planned march to Parliament on July 20.Addressing supporters, Wangchuk struck a defiant yet humorous note despite his deteriorating health."I will stay alive by any means until July 20 so that I can march to Parliament with all of you. And if our march doesn't succeed on July 20, then I'll come back as a ghost!" he said."Sonam Wangchuk hasn't lost his sense of humour even during such a difficult time in his life. Let's march to Parliament!" the Cockroach Janta Party tweeted.Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been spearheading protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, shared Wangchuk's remarks on social media and posted, "India is awakening!"The protest has also drawn political attention.
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