<p>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday (July 21) shared a post about education amid calls for his resignation. In a post on X, the minister posted a spiritual message and video, saying the “Guru’s image, feet, words and grace are the foundations of meditation, worship, mantra and liberation.” He posted the video along with hashtag #ShikshaSubhashitam. It is a part of popular online educational campaign under which the Minister regularly shares profound Sanskrit <i>Subhashitams</i> (proverb). The verses he shares emphasises the pursuit of knowledge, discipline, and the deep bond between teachers and disciples.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">ध्यान का आधार गुरु की मूर्ति है, पूजा का आधार गुरु के चरण हैं, मंत्र का आधार गुरु के वचन हैं और मोक्ष का आधार गुरु की कृपा है।<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ShikshaSubhashitam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikshaSubhashitam</a> <a href="https://t.co/PTg44uIbRH">pic.twitter.com/PTg44uIbRH</a></p>&mdash; Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) <a href="https://x.com/dpradhanbjp/status/2079384554675306832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, security has been beefed up outside the residence of Pradhan, visuals from news agency PTI showed. He attended the Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session on July 21, while protesters demanded his resignation a few kilometres away in the heart of New Delhi. Pradhan's post comes after his tenure as Education Minister was rocked by controversies due to NEET paper leaks. After organising re-NEET exam, Pradhan publicly took responsibility for the student, and stated that certain trusted examiners and teachers turned from <i>"rakshak"</i> (protectors) into <i>"bhakshak"</i> (predators).</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIDEO | Delhi: Security has been beefed up outside the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.<br><br>(Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>) <a href="https://t.co/QfIcKzmFyD">pic.twitter.com/QfIcKzmFyD</a></p>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2079414392807113048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2>What we know about CJP meeting with Nadda?</h2><p>After the Parliament march began with thousands marching from Jantar Mantar to Sansad Marg, members of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said that government has attempted to speak to them. Around noon, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said that they will be meeting Union Health Minister JP Nadda. After the meeting that happened around evening, they said that they have submitted their demands in writing and have been assured that higher leadership will contact them. Later late night and on Tuesday, Ranka said that there has been “no response.” "Next time, we will not talk to them till they come to the protest site. If they do not value our time, we also don't value theirs," Ranka declared. The written demand submitted by CJP included - immediate release of Wangchuk from hospital, resignation of Pradhan and financial aid to families of NEET students who died by suicide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nadda also took to X on July 20 to post about his view on the meeting. He said that this was the first time, a proposal came from the protesters to hold talks with the government. &nbsp;"The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 PM. I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in and assist the administration in restoring normalcy.” However, responding to it on X, Ranka said, “Just seeing this - Nadda ji, don’t lie. Your government got desperate when they realized the strength of this movement. Then ended up wasting our 4 hours for this useless meeting.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to reporters, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, who met Nadda the previous day, said that it was a “waste of time,” adding that next time the government minister or any representative will have to come to the protest site to speak to them. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is in Safdargunj Hospital, resumed his indefinite fast citing police brutality on students who attempted to march to the Parliament demanding accountability of the paper leaks in examinations.</p>

Amid renewed calls for his resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared a spiritual message on the importance of the guru and knowledge. He also attended Parliament as security was tightened outside his residence 

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday (July 21) shared a post about education amid calls for his resignation. In a post on X, the minister posted a spiritual message and video, saying the “Guru’s image, feet, words and grace are the foundations of meditation, worship, mantra and liberation.” He posted the video along with hashtag #ShikshaSubhashitam. It is a part of popular online educational campaign under which the Minister regularly shares profound Sanskrit Subhashitams (proverb). The verses he shares emphasises the pursuit of knowledge, discipline, and the deep bond between teachers and disciples.

<p>Amid renewed calls for his resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared a spiritual message on the importance of the guru and knowledge. He also attended Parliament as security was tightened outside his residence&nbsp;</p>

'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation

Violence broke out in central Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters near Jantar Mantar after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders. Security was tightened across the national capital amid fears of further unrest.


CJP demands ₹1 cr compensation for the kin of NEET victims 

<p>Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Monday (July 20, 2026) that he would continue his hunger strike unless youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs in parliament; otherwise, they should come to visit him instead at the Delhi hospital where he is currently being treated. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political outfit pushing for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in connection with the NEET-UG exam paper leak controversy.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Day #23<br>I&#39;ll continue my fast........... <a href="https://t.co/rfohA8iMkx">pic.twitter.com/rfohA8iMkx</a></p>&mdash; Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) <a href="https://x.com/Wangchuk66/status/2079190689976647716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"I will continue my fast (day 23). Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospital," Wangchuk said in the written note, which also contains his signature.</p><p><br>"Hopefully, the government will fix the accountability of the education minister before that. I am touched and moved by how the youth have held on to peace despite provocation, and I appeal to the government and the police to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before parliament today or tomorrow," the activist from Ladakh added.</p>

Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Monday (July 20, 2026) that he would continue his hunger strike unless youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs in parliament; otherwise, they should come to visit him instead at the Delhi hospital where he is currently being treated. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political outfit pushing for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in connection with the NEET-UG exam paper leak controversy.

<p>Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, posted a handwritten note from Wangchuk on social media expressing support for the demonstrators associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.</p>

Wangchuk announces to continue his fast until youth leaders allowed to meet Parliamentarians

<p>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that the outfit's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, had been “picked up” by the police during the protest march on Monday (July 20, 2026). However, later on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Das clarified that Delhi police have not arrested or detained Dipke.</p><p><br>“DIPKE HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY THE POLICE! WE REQUEST ALL MPs TO IMMEDIATELY STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS ON THE STREETS!” Das said in a post on X. The CJP also confirmed the development on its X handle. “CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by the Police from Jantar Mantar,” it said.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/JustIn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JustIn</a>: DIPKE HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY THE POLICE! <br><br>WE REQUEST ALL MPs TO IMMEDIATELY STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS ON THE STREETS!<br><br>THE POLICE IS BRUTALLY CRACKING DOWN AND BEATING UP PEACEFUL PROTESTERS.</p>&mdash; Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) <a href="https://x.com/SauravDassss/status/2079130004441743404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Delhi police rejects claim</h3><p>In response, Delhi police also clarified on X, responding to the post that reports circulating on social media over the allegation of the arrest or detention of Abhijit Dipke are "entirely false".</p><p><br>“Misleading reports are currently circulating on various social media platforms claiming that Abhijit Dipke has been detained by the Delhi Police. &nbsp;It is formally clarified that these allegations are entirely false, and he is available on stage,” Delhi police said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-private-cars-grow-rapidly-to-2-5-million-what-it-says-about-the-public-transport-system-of-india-s-silicon-valley-namma-metro-bmtc-1784547812109">Bengaluru private cars grow rapidly to 2.5 million. What it says about the public transport system of India's ‘Silicon Valley’</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Previously, CJP also alleged that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who was representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading".</p><p><br>CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated in the post on social media platform X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl's head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reacting to the post, Delhi police rejected these claims and replied on X, "False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the post's claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information."</p><p><br>The Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters. Addressing reports from certain media outlets claiming that sporadic force and arrests occurred at Jantar Mantar, the police issued a statement on X confirming that no such incidents occurred.</p><p><br>Earlier in the day, several students, activists, and professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar and began marching to Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Previously, CJP also alleged that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who was representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading".

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that the outfit's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, had been “picked up” by the police during the protest march on Monday (July 20, 2026). However, later on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Das clarified that Delhi police have not arrested or detained Dipke. “DIPKE HAS BEEN PICKED UP BY THE POLICE! WE REQUEST ALL MPs TO IMMEDIATELY STAND IN SUPPORT OF THE STUDENTS ON THE STREETS!” Das said in a post on X. The CJP also confirmed the development on its X handle. “CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by the Police from Jantar Mantar,” it said.

<p>Previously, CJP also alleged that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who was representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading".</p>

FACT CHECK: Was Abhijit Dipke detained during CJP's Parliament march? Here's what police say

<p>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) alleged on Monday (July 20, 2026) that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who is representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading".</p><p><br>CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated in the post on social media platform X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl's head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?".</p><h3>Delhi police rejects the claim</h3><p>Reacting to the post, Delhi police rejected these claims and said on X, “False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the post's claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ALERT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ALERT</a>: GEETANJALI JI’S HAIR PULLED BY DELHI POLICE, ASSAULTED. <br><br>A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL’S HEAD HAS BEEN BROKEN. 40-50 OTHER HEADS BROKEN!<a href="https://x.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> WHAT IS GOING ON!?</p>&mdash; Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) <a href="https://x.com/SauravDassss/status/2079134643262234644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In another post, Saurav Das again claimed, "To be clear: Sonam Wangchuk's partner, @GitanjaliAngmo's hair was pulled. She was assaulted by the Delhi Police. A brutal crackdown is ongoing at Jantar Mantar."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sansad-chalo-march-sonam-wangchuk-writes-to-safdarjung-hospital-seeking-discharge-to-join-parliament-protest-1784530383766">'Sansad Chalo' march: Sonam Wangchuk writes to Safdarjung Hospital seeking discharge to join parliament protest</a></p><p><br>The Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters. Addressing reports from certain media outlets claiming that sporadic force and arrests occurred at Jantar Mantar, the police issued a statement on X confirming that no such incidents took place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police. It is informed that no such incident has taken place and the protest is being handled professionally," the police statement on X said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"All are requested not to fall prey to any rumour/misgivings, and to assist Delhi Police in maintaining peace and public order at and around the site," it added.</p>

Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters.

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) alleged on Monday (July 20, 2026) that the Delhi Police "assaulted" Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who is representing the activist at the Parliament March. However, Delhi Police refuted these claims, calling them "false and misleading". CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated in the post on social media platform X, "Geetanjali ji's hair was pulled by Delhi Police; she was assaulted. A 12-year-old girl's head has been broken. Forty to fifty others have also suffered head injuries. Delhi Police, what is going on!?". Delhi police rejects the claim Reacting to the post, Delhi police rejected these claims and said on X, “False information is being currently circulated on social media regarding the post's claim that an individual named Geetanjali, a 12-year-old girl, was assaulted, had her hair pulled, sustained a head injury, and approximately 40 to 50 other individuals suffered broken heads. This information is false. The claims being circulated in the posts are not true. Please do not spread or amplify false or misleading information.”

<p>Delhi Police clarified that they are managing the demonstration with utmost professionalism, dismissing allegations regarding the use of violence or the detention of protesters.</p>

Was Wangchuk's wife assaulted, 12-yr-old girl's head broken during CJP protest? Here's what Delhi Police claim

CJP protest: Tear gas fired, chaos near parliament, thousands march in Delhi 

<p>Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday (July 20) ended his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, as massive crowd gathered at the location for the scheduled Parliament march on Day 1 of the Monsoon Session. Dipke sat on a hunger strike on Saturday, after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site and shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by the Delhi police citing a court order. Dipke and Wangchuk along with several other students are demanding the resognation of Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's over exam irregularities and NEET paper leak.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Dipke drank water and announced end to his hunger strike from the stage at the Jantar Mantar after CJP's Spokesperson Saurav Das said that they are in talks with the Indian government and held meeting with New Delhi Deputy Commissioner. He also wrote in a post on X that he and Saurav Das are on their way to meet Union Minister JP Nadda. “The government had reached out for talks in the morning. Our demands are clear. The youth has gathered in huge numbers,” he added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, days after demanding Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan&#39;s resignation over alleged exam irregularities<br><br>Video: ANI <a href="https://t.co/DQDvtRKxFh">pic.twitter.com/DQDvtRKxFh</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2079107919505957140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The struggle continues in new forms as the 23 day hunger strike ends<br><br>The movement achieves a leap forward in uniting the entire opposition and bringing the nation onto the streets<br><br>We will continue this fight together <a href="https://t.co/pQzVaGekkr">pic.twitter.com/pQzVaGekkr</a></p>&mdash; Neha (@neha_aisa) <a href="https://x.com/neha_aisa/status/2079080901540221400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cjp-says-it-s-in-talks-with-govt-as-lok-sabha-adjourned-till-noon-amid-opposition-ruckus-1784526507890">CJP says it's 'in talks with govt' as Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition ruckus</a></p><h2>Delhi Police action and Parliament march</h2><p>This comes as Delhi Police placed heavy security in the New Delhi area and videos showed riots police resorting to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. It must be noted that Delhi Police had not given permission for the “Chalo Sansad” march even as thousands gathered for it. While the Delhi Police denied using force against the students, several videos showed injured protesters and police lathi-charging on them. Additionally, the entry and exit of the metro stations Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth were closed for a brief period along with internet being snapped in the area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Amid tight security in New Delhi, CJP confirmed it is in talks with the Centre ahead of its Parliament march. Spokesperson Saurav Das said the government initiated contact and that party leaders were on their way to meet Union Minister JP Nadda to discuss their demands.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday (July 20) ended his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, as massive crowd gathered at the location for the scheduled Parliament march on Day 1 of the Monsoon Session. Dipke sat on a hunger strike on Saturday, after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site and shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by the Delhi police citing a court order. Dipke and Wangchuk along with several other students are demanding the resognation of Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's over exam irregularities and NEET paper leak. Dipke drank water and announced end to his hunger strike from the stage at the Jantar Mantar after CJP's Spokesperson Saurav Das said that they are in talks with the Indian government and held meeting with New Delhi Deputy Commissioner. He also wrote in a post on X that he and Saurav Das are on their way to meet Union Minister JP Nadda. “The government had reached out for talks in the morning. Our demands are clear. The youth has gathered in huge numbers,” he added.

<p>Amid tight security in New Delhi, CJP confirmed it is in talks with the Centre ahead of its Parliament march. Spokesperson Saurav Das said the government initiated contact and that party leaders were on their way to meet Union Minister JP Nadda to discuss their demands.</p>

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike as group's members claim to meet Union minister JP Nadda

In 2011, Arvind Kejriwal stood at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and helped organise a hunger strike that changed Indian politics forever. Fifteen years later, a 30-year-old from Aurangabad, who once managed digital campaigns for Kejriwal's own party, is standing at the same Jantar Mantar, using the same tactics, and the comparisons are no longer deniable.

<p>In 2011, Arvind Kejriwal stood at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and helped organise a hunger strike that changed Indian politics forever. Fifteen years later, a 30-year-old from Aurangabad, who once managed digital campaigns for Kejriwal's own party, is standing at the same Jantar Mantar, using the same tactics, and the comparisons are no longer deniable.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

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The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL seeking urgent medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk, who entered Day 17 of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.

<p>The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL seeking urgent medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk, who entered Day 17 of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.</p>

'He may die...': Delhi HC wants Indian govt's response in plea seeking to 'force-feed' Sonam Wangchuk; BIG hearing today

Bollywood stars are rallying behind climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, throwing their support behind his hunger strike and praising his relentless fight to secure a better future for the next generation.

<p>Bollywood stars are rallying behind climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, throwing their support behind his hunger strike and praising his relentless fight to secure a better future for the next generation.</p>

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters 18th day: Anurag Kashyap, Omi Vaidya, Swara Bhaskar and other celebrities extend support to the activist

<p>Reel has spilt out to real now. 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya has extended support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Vaidya invoked the film’s popular character Phunsuk Wangdu, loosely based on Wangchuk, and urged people to pay attention to his deteriorating health and the issues he is protesting over.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor's appeal came days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is leading the protest at Jantar Mantar, claimed that Wangchuk had lost nearly 9 kg since beginning his fast and that his health had worsened.</p><h2>Omi Vaidya speaks in support of Wangchuk</h2><p>On Tuesday, Vaidya took to social media to make an emotional appeal. He first introduced himself and said, “I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Hello idiots, pehchana? This is Omi Vaidya, Chatur from 3 Idiots and Sadiq from The Office, and I have an important message for you. I don't really do this very often, so please listen up," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaidya reminded viewers that Aamir Khan's character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. "Did you know that Phunsukh Wangdu from 3 Idiots is actually based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, educator and reformer named Sonam Wangchuk? I've met this guy. He's a pretty interesting character," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vaidya called Wangchuk “humble and a pretty impressive person” and added that the activist had achieved “some incredible stuff” in life. Urging everyone to learn more about Wangchuk’s work, Vaidya said, "Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-work-in-progress-sonam-wangchuk-on-article-371-talks-for-ladakh-backs-cockroach-janta-party-1779601570570">Sonam Wangchuk says talks on Article 371 for Ladakh in 'progress', backs CJP</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Explaining the protest, Vaidya said Wangchuk was raising concerns over education, Ladakh's autonomy and environmental issues. "Whether you agree with him or not, I don't really want this guy to die," he said, urging people to take a moment from their daily lives to understand the issues at hand.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan also backed Vaidya's appeal by resharing the actor's video on X. In his post, Bhushan wrote, “At least 1 character from Aamir Khan's film 3 Idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan. Waiting to see what Aamir Khan does (sic)?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At least 1 character from Aamir Khan’s film 3 idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan.<br>Waiting to see what Amir Khan does?…</p>&mdash; Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) <a href="https://x.com/pbhushan1/status/2076880549411746165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajkumar-hirani-shares-update-on-3-idiots-sequel-rancho-farhan-and-raju-to-face-mid-life-crisis-1781836318331&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiH0r-An9KVAxWrZWwGHecWGZkQFnoECAoQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3N0kjLduYjM4pvsd2Zg6iJ&amp;fexp=121806064,121806065,121575042,121695405,121575040"><strong>Rajkumar Hirani shares update on 3 Idiots sequel&nbsp;</strong></a></p><h2>Zeenat Aman supports Sonam Wangchuk</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not just Omi Vaidya but veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman too made an emotional appeal in favour of Wangchuk.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aman posted a picture of Sonam on her Instagram and penned a note in his support. “My thoughts today are in the country’s capital city where @wangchuksworld world is entering the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike,” she wrote, adding, “I read in a news article that Mr. Wangchuk “…has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain.” And that, when asked to end his fast, he replied “Don’t ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won’t even have a dialogue.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor also wrote about Sonam’s accomplishments. "Mr. Wangchuk is the founder of SECMOL, the inventor of the ice stupa, a harbinger of educational reform in Ladakh, a dedicated environmental and community activist, and the inspiration of that much-loved Bollywood character “Phunsuk Wangdu” played so compellingly by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots. By all accounts Mr. Wangdu is a brilliant and conscientious man, one that has been recognised globally for his social impact with umpteen prestigious awards.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“With respect to Mr. Wangchuk’s wishes, I implore the Indian government to open dialogue on this matter that concerns the future of all India,” further wrote Zeenat, appealing to the Indian government, adding, “We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed. India has a long history of peaceful protest; those who wield power are obliged to meet such protest with peaceful dialogue. My respect and best wishes to all.”</p>

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<h2><br>More about Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike</h2><p>On Tuesday, Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 16th day. According to the CJP, his health has continued to decline, with the group claiming he has lost nearly 9 kg since the fast began.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CJP's protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination entered Day 24 on Monday. The group has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the leak of the exam papers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The protest began on June 20, while Wangchuk joined it on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The organisation has also announced a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session.</p>

Omi Vaidya, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal in favour of Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has entered its 16th day. Not just Vaidya but Zeenat Aman too has appealed to government to look into the matter.

Reel has spilt out to real now. 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya has extended support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Vaidya invoked the film’s popular character Phunsuk Wangdu, loosely based on Wangchuk, and urged people to pay attention to his deteriorating health and the issues he is protesting over. The actor's appeal came days after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is leading the protest at Jantar Mantar, claimed that Wangchuk had lost nearly 9 kg since beginning his fast and that his health had worsened. Omi Vaidya speaks in support of Wangchuk On Tuesday, Vaidya took to social media to make an emotional appeal. He first introduced himself and said, “I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die. Hello idiots, pehchana? This is Omi Vaidya, Chatur from 3 Idiots and Sadiq from The Office, and I have an important message for you. I don't really do this very often, so please listen up," he said. Vaidya reminded viewers that Aamir Khan's character, Phunsukh Wangdu, was inspired by Sonam Wangchuk. "Did you know that Phunsukh Wangdu from 3 Idiots is actually based on a real-life Ladakhi engineer, innovator, educator and reformer named Sonam Wangchuk? I've met this guy. He's a pretty interesting character," he said. Vaidya called Wangchuk “humble and a pretty impressive person” and added that the activist had achieved “some incredible stuff” in life. Urging everyone to learn more about Wangchuk’s work, Vaidya said, "Right now he is on a very long hunger strike. His blood sugar has gone down very much. I don't know if you've heard about this. I don't know if the media is reporting this. But this is a pretty important thing," he added. Also read: Sonam Wangchuk says talks on Article 371 for Ladakh in 'progress', backs CJP Explaining the protest, Vaidya said Wangchuk was raising concerns over education, Ladakh's autonomy and environmental issues. "Whether you agree with him or not, I don't really want this guy to die," he said, urging people to take a moment from their daily lives to understand the issues at hand. Activist and lawyer Prashant Bhushan also backed Vaidya's appeal by resharing the actor's video on X. In his post, Bhushan wrote, “At least 1 character from Aamir Khan's film 3 Idiots has come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk (the inspiration behind the Aamir Khan character) who is on fast at Jantar Mantar for 17 days, seeking the resignation of Education Minister Pradhan. Waiting to see what Aamir Khan does (sic)?”

<p>Omi Vaidya, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, has made an emotional appeal in favour of Sonam Wangchuk, whose hunger strike has entered its 16th day. Not just Vaidya but Zeenat Aman too has appealed to government to look into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk

<p>The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has widened its campaign against examination irregularities, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and announcing a series of protests across India over the coming week. At its second protest rally in Pune on Thursday (Jun 11), attended by around 1,000 people, the party, which started as a satirical movement, unveiled five additional demands that it says are aimed at protecting students from the consequences of paper leaks, exam cancellations, delayed results and technical failures. Future demonstrations are planned in Lucknow, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Delhi between June 12 and June 20. Here's all you need to know.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rss-leader-sunil-ambekar-weighs-in-on-viral-cockroach-janta-party-says-gen-z-has-tremendous-faith-in-india-1780133856392"><strong>RSS leader Sunil Ambekar weighs in on viral Cockroach Janta Party, says Gen Z has 'tremendous faith' in India</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Cockroach Janta Party's five new demands</strong></h2><p>The party founded by Abhijeet Dipke during its Pune protest unveiled five new demands, in addition to the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Prasad. The demands come amid mounting concerns over paper leaks, including in the NEET-UG 2026 exam, recruitment test delays, and technical glitches such as those seen in the CBSE Class 12 examination, which continue to dominate discussions around India’s examination system.<br>Let's take a look at the fresh demands by the CJP party:</p><h2><strong>Compensation for students affected by exam failures</strong></h2><p>One of CJP's key demands is financial compensation for students when examinations are cancelled, leaked or postponed at the last minute.</p><p>The party argues that candidates often spend thousands of rupees on travel, accommodation, coaching classes and study materials, only to see examinations disrupted due to administrative failures. "The government should provide ₹10,000 to each student to cover costs of trains, buses, accommodation, and psychological hardship. For delayed exam results beyond one month, each student should get an additional 10,000 per month for administrative failure," said the CJP in its press release.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cockroach-janta-party-s-x-account-to-stay-blocked-delhi-hc-declines-to-order-immediate-restoration-abhijeet-dipke-1780037483425"><strong>Cockroach Janta Party's X account to stay blocked: Delhi HC declines to order immediate restoration</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Re-examinations within 72 hours</strong></h2><p>CJP has also called for a mandatory backup plan for every major examination conducted in the country.</p><p>According to the proposal, "if an exam is cancelled, leaked, compromised, or disrupted for any reason, authorities should be prepared to conduct a re-exam within 72 hours."</p><h2><strong>Manual evaluation for paper-based exams</strong></h2><p>The party has raised concerns about increasing dependence on digital systems for evaluating written examinations.</p><p>It argues that educational infrastructure remains uneven across India and that paper-based exams "should be evaluated through a transparent paper-based process" until reliable technological facilities are available everywhere. CJP says this would improve transparency and reduce concerns about errors in the evaluation process.</p><h2><strong>Age-limit relaxation for delayed recruitment exams</strong></h2><p>Another demand focuses on students and job seekers who lose eligibility because of examination delays.</p><p>CJP wants automatic age-limit extensions whenever an exam is postponed, cancelled or its results are delayed. The duration of the delay, it says, should be added directly to the upper age limit so candidates are not penalised for circumstances beyond their control.</p><h2><strong>Independent audits of computer-based exam centres</strong></h2><p>For online and computer-based tests, the party has proposed mandatory third-party audits of examination centres at least seven days before an exam. "Hardware, software, internet connectivity, and infrastructure must be tested in advance. If a centre fails the audit, it must be replaced immediately," according to the party.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Cockroach Janata Party has expanded its campaign against paper leaks, exam cancellations and recruitment delays, unveiling five new demands and announcing protests across multiple Indian cities. All you need to know.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has widened its campaign against examination irregularities, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and announcing a series of protests across India over the coming week. At its second protest rally in Pune on Thursday (Jun 11), attended by around 1,000 people, the party, which started as a satirical movement, unveiled five additional demands that it says are aimed at protecting students from the consequences of paper leaks, exam cancellations, delayed results and technical failures. Future demonstrations are planned in Lucknow, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Delhi between June 12 and June 20. Here's all you need to know. Also read | RSS leader Sunil Ambekar weighs in on viral Cockroach Janta Party, says Gen Z has 'tremendous faith' in India Cockroach Janta Party's five new demands The party founded by Abhijeet Dipke during its Pune protest unveiled five new demands, in addition to the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Prasad. The demands come amid mounting concerns over paper leaks, including in the NEET-UG 2026 exam, recruitment test delays, and technical glitches such as those seen in the CBSE Class 12 examination, which continue to dominate discussions around India’s examination system. Let's take a look at the fresh demands by the CJP party: Compensation for students affected by exam failures One of CJP's key demands is financial compensation for students when examinations are cancelled, leaked or postponed at the last minute. The party argues that candidates often spend thousands of rupees on travel, accommodation, coaching classes and study materials, only to see examinations disrupted due to administrative failures. "The government should provide ₹10,000 to each student to cover costs of trains, buses, accommodation, and psychological hardship. For delayed exam results beyond one month, each student should get an additional 10,000 per month for administrative failure," said the CJP in its press release. Also read | Cockroach Janta Party's X account to stay blocked: Delhi HC declines to order immediate restoration Re-examinations within 72 hours CJP has also called for a mandatory backup plan for every major examination conducted in the country. According to the proposal, "if an exam is cancelled, leaked, compromised, or disrupted for any reason, authorities should be prepared to conduct a re-exam within 72 hours." Manual evaluation for paper-based exams The party has raised concerns about increasing dependence on digital systems for evaluating written examinations. It argues that educational infrastructure remains uneven across India and that paper-based exams "should be evaluated through a transparent paper-based process" until reliable technological facilities are available everywhere. CJP says this would improve transparency and reduce concerns about errors in the evaluation process. Age-limit relaxation for delayed recruitment exams Another demand focuses on students and job seekers who lose eligibility because of examination delays. CJP wants automatic age-limit extensions whenever an exam is postponed, cancelled or its results are delayed. The duration of the delay, it says, should be added directly to the upper age limit so candidates are not penalised for circumstances beyond their control. Independent audits of computer-based exam centres For online and computer-based tests, the party has proposed mandatory third-party audits of examination centres at least seven days before an exam. "Hardware, software, internet connectivity, and infrastructure must be tested in advance. If a centre fails the audit, it must be replaced immediately," according to the party.

<p>The Cockroach Janata Party has expanded its campaign against paper leaks, exam cancellations and recruitment delays, unveiling five new demands and announcing protests across multiple Indian cities. All you need to know.</p>

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