- Prominent social activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, protesting alleged irregularities in India's higher education examination system.
- Wangchuk's health has significantly deteriorated over two weeks, with doctors noting weight loss, low blood pressure, and dizziness, prompting a public interest litigation for urgent medical intervention.
- The protest, initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and joined by Wangchuk, demands the resignation of federal education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms to the examination system.
- Protesters are also seeking compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide due to examination-related distress, following paper leaks that led to the cancellation of a major medical entrance exam.
- Despite his worsening condition, Wangchuk insists on continuing his fast, while the movement has garnered widespread support from students, activists, politicians, and public figures, with a march to parliament planned for 20 July.
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