Sonam Wangchuk concluded his hunger strike protesting leaked medical entrance exams, while demonstrators continue to demand the resignation of India's education minister.
Updated Jul 24, 2026, 8:38 AMAl Jazeera + 1 source
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday, July 24th, 2026, which was sparked by leaked medical entrance exams. His protest helped galvanize a youth movement known as the 'Cockroach' protesters, which has become one of the largest in India in recent years.
Despite Wangchuk ending his hunger strike, demonstrators have vowed to continue their protests until the education minister resigns. The movement highlights ongoing concerns about the integrity of medical entrance examinations in India.
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