Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister’s ouster
Summary
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical exam papers, but youth protests demanding the education minister's resignation continue amid government efforts to address the crisis.
Key Points
- Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike regarding leaked medical school exam papers.
- Youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to exam leaks affecting 2 million students.
- Protests have spread across multiple Indian cities, causing metro station shutdowns and mobile internet restrictions in Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered sympathy and announced plans for special courts and stricter actions against exam paper leaks.
