'In solidarity with Wangchuk': CJP announces 1-day mass hunger strike on July 16
The Cockroach Janata Party has announced a one-day hunger strike to support activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is fasting against NEET examination irregularities. Legal petitions have been filed in the Delhi High Court requesting medical intervention to save Wangchuk's life as his health deteriorates.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing public and political unrest regarding the integrity of national competitive examinations in India.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party announced a one-day mass hunger strike on July 16 in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk who is on a indefinite fast against examination irregularities and NEET paper leak."Tomorrow, July 16th, join us for 1-day mass hunger strike in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and the students of this country," the party said in a post on X.This comes as Wangchuk's health continued to deteriorate as the hunger strike entered Day 18.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has said Wangchuk has been losing muscle mass and is in "immense pain", adding the activist has lost 8.5 kg since the beginning of his fast.
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