IndiaNCP leader Sharad Pawar criticized the Indian government for its 'irresponsible' handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, which began on June 28, 2026, in support of student protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities and student deaths. Wangchuk, along with three activists from the All India Students' Association (AISA), was hospitalized after 21 days of fasting due to deteriorating health. Pawar accused the government of being a 'bystander' and claimed that opposition leaders, including Congress and NCP members, supported the protesters while government representatives did not visit the protest site. He warned that the issue would be addressed during the upcoming parliamentary session, indicating the protest would continue despite government actions against Wangchuk.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the government's handling of the hunger strike as 'irresponsible' and portrays opposition leaders as supportive, implying a critique of governmental inaction. The emphasis on the activists' demands and the absence of government engagement suggests a left-leaning perspective, align
