Sonam Wangchuk Begins Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar; Six Students Join Protest

New Delhi: Activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, escalating the ongoing protest over education policies and alleged irregularities in the examination system.

According to a press release issued by the All India Students' Association (AISA), Wangchuk commenced his fast at 2:00 PM after seven days of demonstrations. The organisation said six student leaders have also joined the hunger strike in solidarity, declaring a "fast unto death" while demanding accountability and justice.

The students participating in the hunger strike are Neha, AISA All India President; Danish, Joint Secretary of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU); Manish, AISA Uttar Pradesh President; Deepak, AISA Delhi University Vice President; Hrishikesh, President of Barak Hostel, JNU; and Aameen, former Central Council member of the Ambedkar University Delhi Students' Council.

The protesters are pressing for three key demands: the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the repeal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the scrapping of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

AISA stated that the students have joined Wangchuk's protest in complete solidarity and pledged to continue their agitation until their demands are addressed.

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