Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for 20 days, has put forward a condition.

New Delhi: Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has indicated that he might soon end the hunger strike he has been observing at Jantar Mantar for the past 20 days. However, he has set a condition for doing so: Wangchuk stated that he would consider ending his fast if the ‘Parliament March’ proposed for July 20 proves successful. He has appealed to the public to make this march a success.

Wangchuk has been fasting at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. He asserts that the government must ensure accountability to guarantee transparency in the examination system and safeguard the future of students. He launched this protest to press for these demands, and it has now entered its 20th day.

Addressing his supporters and the general public, Wangchuk emphasized that the movement’s objective is not merely to raise a voice against a specific individual, but to bring about reforms in the education system and protect the interests of students. He noted that widespread public participation could send a strong message that the nation’s youth and parents desire integrity and transparency in the examination system.

He described the upcoming Parliament March on July 20 as a crucial phase of the movement. Wangchuk urged the public to join in large numbers and ensure the march’s success through peaceful and democratic means. He hinted that if there is visible, widespread public support, he might end his hunger strike thereafter.

Sonam Wangchuk has long been active on social and environmental issues. He has consistently raised his voice on matters concerning education, the youth, and Ladakh. In this instance, he is demanding accountability from the central government regarding allegations of irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET examination.

Allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET exam have sparked concern among students and parents across the country. Protests regarding this issue have taken place in various locations. Demonstrators are demanding complete transparency in the examination process and strict action against those found guilty. During his hunger strike, Wangchuk has demanded that the government take concrete steps to reform the examination system. He asserts that any negligence regarding matters affecting the futures of lakhs of students is unacceptable. He has emphasized the need to fix accountability to restore trust in the education system.

His supporters state that the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar serves as a platform to highlight students’ concerns. According to them, controversies surrounding examinations do not merely affect a few students but undermine the credibility of the entire education system.

However, there has been no final decision or response from the government regarding Wangchuk’s demands and his hunger strike. The Ministry of Education has previously spoken of conducting an investigation and taking action concerning the NEET issue. Various investigative agencies are currently probing cases related to paper leaks and irregularities.

The issue has also gained political traction. Opposition parties have questioned the central government over the NEET controversy and demanded reforms in the examination system. Meanwhile, the government maintains that action is being taken against the guilty and that measures are being implemented with the students’ interests in mind.

Wangchuk believes that public participation is the greatest strength of any movement in a democracy. He has appealed to the public to join the march to Parliament on July 20 and raise their voices peacefully.

All eyes are now on the Parliament march scheduled for July 20. If the march succeeds with large-scale public participation, there is a possibility that Sonam Wangchuk might end his hunger strike; however, he will make the final decision only after the march.

For now, his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar continues, and his supporters are actively sustaining the movement. In the coming days, it will be crucial to see whether the government responds following the Parliament march and whether Wangchuk ends his hunger strike as announced.