Uddhav backs CJP and Sonam Wangchuk's protest, urges activist to end fast
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party's protest against examination irregularities. Thackeray urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike while calling for broader political support for the agitation ahead of the Monsoon Session.
Why it matters
The involvement of major political figures in student-led protests signals a potential escalation of pressure on the Union government regarding education policy and exam integrity.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday (July 13, 2026) backed the protest of Cockroach Janta Party and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk over alleged irregularities in competitive exams , saying parties should support the agitation without bringing in their political affiliations.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, should also back the agitation, Mr. Thackeray said at a press conference in Mumbai, while appealing to Mr. Wangchuk to withdraw his hunger strike, saying his life was precious.
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over alleged examination irregularities has been underway for 24 days now.
It has been demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide since the NEET paper leak in May this year. A re-exam was held last month.
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