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Activist hospitalized after 21-day hunger strike over Indian exam leaks

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Social activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized against his will after a 21-day hunger strike in Delhi. He was protesting to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to widespread exam paper leaks that affected millions of students. Wangchuk's protest has become a significant public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, gaining considerable support and social media attention. AI

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Activist hospitalized after 21-day hunger strike over Indian exam leaks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Dansk(DA) · Reuters ·

    Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 21-day hunger strike over exam leaks

    Authorities in India’s capital Delhi moved social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital against his will on Saturday, after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister. Wangchuk, 59, had been fasting…

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