21 protesters continue hunger strike
Jantar Mantar hunger strike over the NEET paper leak issue continues despite Sonam Wangchuk’s hospitalisation
- The hunger strike continued despite worsening health among participants.
- The volunteer doctor said three AISA-linked activists were in critical condition and showed symptoms that could worsen into serious medical complications.
- Doctors advised the protesters to rest, conserve energy, and speak less.
What happened
At least 21 protesters continued a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak issue even after Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised. The protesters said the hospitalisation strengthened their resolve and that they would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.
Doctors advised the protesters to rest, conserve energy, and speak less, but the protesters continued to address the media. A volunteer doctor warned that three All India Students’ Association (AISA)-linked activists were in critical condition and had developed symptoms that could lead to serious medical complications.
UPSC can use the NEET paper leak issue to test governance, accountability in examination systems, and the limits of protest politics. The case also links to the State’s duty to protect life and health during public demonstrations.
