Progressive writers, activists of Shivamogga extend support to students, Wangchuk protesting in Delhi
Progressive writers and activists in Shivamogga held a protest in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and students demonstrating in Delhi. The group criticized the government's handling of the NEET examination irregularities and the alleged suppression of peaceful dissent.
Why it matters
The protest highlights ongoing public dissatisfaction with the central government's management of national education exams and civil liberties.
Writers, activists and representatives of various progressive organisations in Shivamogga staged a protest on Monday (July 20, 2026) in solidarity with students and activist Sonam Wangchuk , who was on a hunger strike in Delhi and had called for a ‘ Parliament Chalo’ protest .
The protesters gathered in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in the city and raised slogans against the Central government, expressing support for Mr. Wangchuk and the protesting students. They condemned the alleged use of police force against peaceful protesters instead of engaging with them in dialogue
Noted poet Savitha Nagabhushan said that in a democracy, it was the government’s responsibility to listen and respond to the concerns of its people. She alleged that the ruling government had become indifferent to protests and public demands.
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