Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike has moved from a protest over examination irregularities to a wider demand for education accountability. His wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, said he may end the fast if political leaders meet him and assure that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will focus on the issue.
The protest began on 28 June after Wangchuk demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities. Wangchuk is now being monitored at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
The mobilisation around the fast also shows the protest dimension of the issue. Large crowds gathered at Jantar Mantar before the planned Cockroach Janta Party march to Parliament, while Delhi Police issued prohibitory orders against marches and assemblies beyond the designated protest site. Support rallies were also reported in several cities.
For UPSC preparation, the topic sits at the intersection of education governance, parliamentary accountability, and the constitutional space for peaceful protest. The immediate policy question is not only exam irregularities, but also whether institutional response in Parliament can address public confidence in the examination system.
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