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Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Ignites Youth Protests | Tulsa News
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike that ignited India’s largest youth-led protest movement, fueled by outrage over alleged exam leaks and spiraling into demands for government accountability and job security. Despite police crackdowns and tear gas, thousands rallied nationwide, even as Wangchuk brokered talks with ministers to avoid further violence. Protesters, calling themselves “Cockroaches” after a Supreme Court justice’s remark, now demand the Education Minister’s resignation and broader systemic change. The Prime Minister responded with promises of special courts and new laws—but protesters remain unconvinced, insisting on tangible action. A young protester, Fabeha Sayyed, sees the PM’s engagement as a step, but questions why the Education Minister isn’t being held accountable. The movement is far from over.
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