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Activist Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike in New Delhi

Activist Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike in New Delhi

Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations to study medicine.

6 DAYS AGO

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses his supporters during a protest over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in New Delhi on June 6, 2026. (AFP)

How a viral post sparked India's Gen-Z protest

An online satirical post criticizing India's judiciary has grown into a nationwide student protest movement, drawing millions of supporters demanding education reforms, accountability over exam scandals and the education minister's resignation.

July 8, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk participates in a hunger strike during a protest over reported irregularities in India’s national examination system in New Delhi, India. (Abhijeet Dipke/X)

India: Sonam Wangchuk’s condition worsens as Jantar Mantar protest enters 15th day

The activist is on seventh day of his hunger strike as a protest over India’s exam irregularities continues, with protesters demanding the education minister’s removal.

July 4, 2026

Doctors examine the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, left, during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on July 2, 2026. At center is fellow protester Abhijeet Dipke, founder and leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). (A

Hunger strikers endure rain at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Doctors report deteriorating health among several fasting protesters as India's government has yet to respond publicly to demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in national education examinations.

July 2, 2026

Student protesters, including organizer Abhijeet Dipke, sit at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on the 12th day of a protest over reported failures in India’s national examination system. (Abhijeet Dipke/X)

Student protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar enters second week

The protest centers on allegations of irregularities in national medical and university entrance examinations. These include claims of paper leaks, grading concerns and administrative errors,

July 1, 2026

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against alleged irregularities in country's major examinations at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP)

Indian government summons 'Cockroach Party' leader for hearing on X account block

The Indian government summoned CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke to a hearing over the blocking of the party’s X account, amid his ongoing protest in New Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

June 24, 2026

India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' to gather in Delhi today against exam fraud

India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' to gather in Delhi today against exam fraud

The ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ earlier held its first major street protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, calling for Pradhan's resignation over major exam irregularities, including question paper leaks.

June 20, 2026

Protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar - (Photo: Abhijeet Dipke X account)

India's 'Cockroach Party' founder rules out electoral entry, says rights don’t require polls

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ruled out contesting elections, saying citizens should not have to enter politics to demand their basic rights.

June 17, 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) holds a portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Singh while he protests over alleged irregularities in the country's major examinations, in Amritsar on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)

India's ‘Cockroach Party’ founder Dipke attacked during Jaipur protest

Press Trust of India reports that Dipke was being carried on the shoulders of supporters when two men pushed through the crowd and slapped him multiple times. Police detained two individuals, while Dipke vowed to continue his campaign peacefully.

June 16, 2026