The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Congress appeals to Wangchuk to end fast, says ‘his concerns are ours and that of other Oppn. parties’
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian National Congress has urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 19-day hunger strike due to health concerns. Wangchuk is protesting to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
As activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike on day 19, the Congress on Thursday (July 16, 2026) urged him to end his fast “in view of his health condition”, assuring that the Opposition party will continue to press for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
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