Kejriwal visits Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar; recalls 2011 anti-corruption movement with Anna Hazare
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal met with activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar to support his protest against recurring examination paper leaks. Kejriwal called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and suggested that Wangchuk be appointed to the role.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights growing political pressure on the central government regarding education system transparency and youth unemployment concerns.
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal met activist Sonam Wangchuk at the Jantar Mantar on Thursday (July 16, 2026) and expressed solidarity with his protest against alleged paper leaks, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Addressing the protest, Mr. Kejriwal said the Centre should listen to the youth, students and Mr. Wangchuk, asserting that their concerns over repeated examination paper leaks should not go ignored.
"Every year, exam papers get leaked and youth pay the price. I appeal government to listen to students and Wangchuk," the former Delhi Chief Minister said.
He urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down, and suggested Mr. Wangchuk be made the country's education minister.
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