IndiaSocial activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in the education system. The protest, known as the Cockroach Janta Protest, has lasted 25 days, with Wangchuk's hunger strike entering its 17th day. Student activists from the All India Students Association (AISA), affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)-Liberation, have also been participating in a parallel hunger strike for the same duration. One of the student activists, Deepak, was hospitalized due to hypovolemic shock but was later discharged after his condition stabilized. The protest, initially apolitical, has gained traction with various student organizations joining from the start. Despite concerns over Wangchuk's health, including significant weight loss and muscle degradation, he remains resolute in his demand for dialogue with the government.
Bias read (Progressive): The article focuses on a protest involving demands for the resignation of a government minister and highlights the involvement of leftist-affiliated student groups. While the article presents factual information about the hunger strikes and their participants, it emphasizes the actions of left-wing-
