Ananya Lohia , New Delhi - Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday threw his weight behind activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 examination irregularities.
Addressing protesters at Jantar Mantar, Kejriwal urged the Centre to listen to the voices of students and Sonam Wangchuk, warning that ignoring the movement could have political consequences. He also suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi replace Dharmendra Pradhan with Sonam Wangchuk as the Union Education Minister, praising the Ladakh-based education reformer's contribution to the education sector.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court directed authorities to monitor Wangchuk's health on a daily basis and provide immediate medical assistance whenever required. As Wangchuk's protest gathers political support and legal attention, pressure continues to mount on the Centre to respond to the protesters' demands while ensuring the activist's health and safety.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
The Centre and CJP held a two hour meeting.
The Centre sought time till Saturday to respond the CJP demand for Dharmendra Pradhan resignation.
The Congress and the CJP intensified protests over the NEET paper leak as the Centre prepared for crucial talks with students leaders in Delhi.
Opposition protests over the paper leak row disrupted Parliament for the fifth straight day.
PM Modi announced a tougher anti paper leak law as the Centre prepared for fresh talks with the CJP.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 day hunger strike after talks with the Centre.
PM Modi's fast-track court announcement sparked fresh demands for education reforms and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Centre offered fresh talks with CJP, but the outfit insisted any dialogue must take place at Jantar Mantar.
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day as Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak disrupted proceedings, with demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation continuing.
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Security remained on high alert in central Delhi as the CJP protest entered another day.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the government agreed to a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak, while the Opposition continued demanding his resignation.
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