Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike at Jantar Mantar sparks protests
Activist Sonam Wangchuk staged a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to demand reforms and the resignation of Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks. Protesters and farmers gathered at the site while the Union Government faced criticism for its handling of the demonstration and police action.
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Did the protest crowd decline after Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike?
Why does the government selectively engage with high-profile political protesters while ignoring prolonged hunger strikes by activists like Sonam Wangchuk?