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Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster
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Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after negotiations involving federal ministers and lawmakers, though the protests against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue. The demonstrations, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, stem from leaked national entrance exam papers affecting millions of students and linked to student suicides. Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the movement remains focused on Pradhan's resignation, marking a significant youth-led challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The protests have disrupted parliamentary sessions and caused widespread disruption in central Delhi, including shutdowns of metro stations and mobile internet services.

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Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after negotiations involving federal ministers and lawmakers, though the protests against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continue. The demonstrations, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, stem from leaked national entrance exam papers affecting millions of students and linked to student suicides. Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the movement remains focused on Pradhan's resignation, marking a significant youth-led challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The protests have disrupted parliamentary sessions and caused widespread disruption in central Delhi, including shutdowns of metro stations and mobile internet services.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the protests as a legitimate and urgent call for accountability, emphasizing the impact on students and the broader implications for governance. It highlights the activism and moral courage of Sonam Wangchuk while portraying the government's response as insufficient. The focus on

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