Wangchuk's Hunger Strike: Parliament Begins Monsoon Session Amidst Education Accountability Ultimatum

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared he will end his 23-day indefinite hunger strike today, Monday, July 20, if political leaders assure him that education accountability will be a key focus of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which also kicks off today. This ultimatum comes as Wangchuk remains admitted at Safdarjung Hospital, with his wife and supporters alleging 'illegal detention' after police shifted him from the protest site. The protest, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), intensified over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and a broader demand for reforms in India's examination system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While Parliament's agenda includes the 'Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025' aimed at higher education reform, the opposition is primed to press the government on the widespread paper leak issue. With the Monsoon Session now underway, all eyes are on whether political leaders will engage with Wangchuk's demands and address the concerns of millions of students affected by exam irregularities. The CJP's planned 'Chalo Sansad' (March to Parliament) today, despite prohibitory orders and heavy security in New Delhi, signals a continued escalation of pressure, making education accountability a defining theme for the parliamentary session.