NEW DELHI — Activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike on the seventh day of protests as fresh political support emerged for the ongoing demonstration against alleged irregularities in the Combined Joint Entrance Examination, according to reports.
Political leaders have pledged to raise the issue during Parliament’s upcoming Monsoon Session, adding momentum to the protest that entered its 15th day on Tuesday. Wangchuk, a prominent education activist, began his fast unto death demanding transparent investigations into examination malpractices.
A student participating in the protests was hospitalized following complications, though the exact cause and condition were not immediately clear from initial reports. The demonstration has drawn attention to systemic issues in entrance examination processes affecting thousands of students seeking admission to professional courses.
Several opposition party leaders visited the protest site on Tuesday, expressing solidarity with the demonstrators. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin later this month, where the issue is expected to be raised through various parliamentary mechanisms.
The protest comes amid growing concerns about examination fairness and transparency in India’s competitive entrance examination system. Student groups and education activists have been demanding reforms to address alleged malpractices in examination conduct and result declaration processes.
Authorities have not yet issued detailed statements regarding the specific allegations or the student’s hospitalization.
Sources:
The Hindu – National: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fresh-political-support-pours-in-on-15th-day-of-cjp-protest-student-hospitalised/article71183637.ece
Story synopsis gathered from: The Hindu – National — source
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