Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk remains on an indefinite hunger strike calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as a three-year-old social media post by the minister praising Wangchuk and his wife goes viral. According to Dharmendra Pradhan on X, the BJP leader previously lauded Wangchuk and Gitanjali Angmo for their drive to transform education and foster sustainable development.
Protests at Jantar Mantar and Examination Irregularities
For nearly a month, thousands of protestors have gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Led by the Cockroach Janta Party, the demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the education minister due to the NEET paper leak and other exam irregularities. Following a violent crackdown on protestors on July 20, Dharmendra Pradhan issued a statement on X accusing the Congress party of exploiting students as political tools. He alleged that the opposition was attempting to politicise students instead of addressing their concerns constructively. According to the source material, Pradhan’s post followed the detention of Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for holding a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Did You Know? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 as part of the ongoing protests against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Hospital Transfer Following Court Approval
Sonam Wangchuk, who was picked up from Jantar Mantar last week and moved to a government hospital, has now been transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The activist’s transfer took place after the Delhi High Court allowed the move. Wangchuk and his family have alleged that he was illegally detained at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. Despite these developments, the climate activist claims the government assured that talks on the demand for Pradhan’s resignation would be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are protestors gathered at Jantar Mantar?
Thousands of protestors, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, have gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar for nearly a month to call for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak and other exam irregularities.
What is the background of the viral social media post?
Three years ago, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared a post on X praising Sonam Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, for their passion, thoughts, and work toward education reforms, experiential learning, and sustainable development.
Where is Sonam Wangchuk currently receiving medical care?
Sonam Wangchuk has been transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after the Delhi High Court allowed the move, following his previous detention at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi.
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