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Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
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Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike

Indian police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after a 20-day hunger strike protesting alleged corruption in the country's exam system. Wangchuk, 59, was removed from a protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the orders of the High Court, citing concerns about his deteriorating health. The protest, part of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement, originated after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The movement gained traction following the cancellation of India's medical entrance exams due to question leaks, leading to widespread frustration among students. Wangchuk, an engineer and advocate for water conservation, emphasized the significance of the protest in addressing systemic issues in education.

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Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike

Indian police forcibly hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk after a 20-day hunger strike protesting alleged corruption in the country's exam system. Wangchuk, 59, was removed from a protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on the orders of the High Court, citing concerns about his deteriorating health. The protest, part of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' movement, originated after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The movement gained traction following the cancellation of India's medical entrance exams due to question leaks, leading to widespread frustration among students. Wangchuk, an engineer and advocate for water conservation, emphasized the significance of the protest in addressing systemic issues in education.

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