AAP Chief Kejriwal Urges Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike; Will Meet Him on July 16
Arvind Kejriwal said AAP supports the protest and urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his 17-day hunger strike.
- On Tuesday, Arvind Kejriwal extended his party's support to the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar, urging climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike.
- Protesters at Jantar Mantar are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations.
- Wangchuk, who joined the agitation on June 28, faces deteriorating health as his indefinite fast enters its 17th day at the demonstration site.
- Delhi Chief Minister Atishi met Wangchuk on Monday, while Kejriwal plans to visit Jantar Mantar at 5 p.m. on Thursday to extend support.
- Reforms to the national examination system are essential to plug paper leaks, Kejriwal stated, adding there are other ways for the struggle than risking lives.
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