Hunger Strikes and Hollow Promises in India's Education Crisis As Sonam Wangchuk enters his 24th day of hunger strike, demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak and the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, one can't help but recall similar protests that have been simmering beneath the surface in India for years.
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) indefinite fast has drawn support from a wide range of activists, actors, and politicians, including prominent figures like Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj.
The protest is not just about the immediate issue of NEET paper leaks; it's also about systemic failures that have allowed this situation to arise.