AISA Students End 23-Day Hunger Strike After Appeal by Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj

New Delhi, July 20: Three AISA (All India Students' Association) students ended their 23-day indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar following an appeal from a delegation of prominent public figures, including actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj.

The students—Neha, Manish, and Ameen—had been on an indefinite fast to demand accountability and transparency in the alleged NEET examination irregularities. Their protest became a rallying point for students across the country seeking reforms in the examination system.

The delegation that met the protesters included Shabana Azmi, Prakash Raj, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, Rajaram Singh, Amra Ram, activist Yogendra Yadav, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, and Professor Atul Sood. Following their appeal, the students ended their fast by drinking juice.

Speaking on the occasion, Yogendra Yadav said the hunger strike had ended, but the movement would continue in a new form. AISA also confirmed that the students would now prepare for the next phase of their campaign.

Manoj Jha praised the students' determination, while Shabana Azmi said her generation had failed Gen Z but that the young protesters had shown the country a path forward through their courage.

Meanwhile, social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, remains under close medical observation. Doctors said his vital signs are stable, but prolonged fasting has affected his blood test results, requiring continuous monitoring by a joint team from Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS.

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