Indian police hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike

Police forcibly removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest in New Delhi, citing health concerns due to his hunger strike against alleged corruption in India’s exam system. Wangchuk’s fast, which began on June 28, has garnered significant youth support, leading to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Janta Party, which Wangchuk is associated with, is also calling for an overhaul of the examination system following recent controversies.

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