‘Our children may face the same struggle’: parents join Jantar Mantar protest
Parents and activists have gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to support Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike against the Union Education Minister. The protesters are demanding systemic reforms in the Indian education sector, citing concerns over paper leaks and student welfare.
Why it matters
The protest reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the management of national examinations and the broader education system in India.
NEW DELHI Worried about their children’s future and moved by Sonam Wangchuk’s deteriorating health, several parents arrived at Jantar Mantar on Friday, many with their young children in tow, as the activist entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over issues concerning the country’s education system.
Many of them were attending the protest, called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), for the first time and had travelled from different States. They said they decided to join after growing concerned about the deteriorating health of those on indefinite hunger strike, particularly Mr. Wangchuk. Three members of the All India Students’ Association (AISA) are also on an indefinite hunger strike. The parents appealed to those on hunger strike to call off their fast, saying the fight for reforms would be a long one.
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