‘Trust between government, youth vital’: Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to honour no-FIR assurance
Activist Sonam Wangchuk welcomes the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill while urging the Indian government to fulfill its promise of not filing FIRs against protesting students. He emphasizes the need for trust between the government and the youth to build a strong nation.
Why it matters
The call for government accountability regarding student protests highlights ongoing tensions between civil society movements and legislative reforms in India.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday (July 30, 2026) welcomed the introduction of the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, saying he hoped it would lead to broader improvements in the country’s education system, while urging the government to honour its written assurance that no legal action would be taken against students who participated in the recent protests.
In a video message shared on X while travelling to Ladakh, Mr. Wangchuk said he travelled from Delhi to Srinagar on the Vande Bharat train and described the journey, including crossing the Chenab rail bridge, as a “very beautiful experience”.
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