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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to students protesting against the Union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day fast, but has vowed to continue his protest demanding Pradhan's…

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PM Reaches Out to Students, Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast

Modi's message to students was met with relief from the CJP, which has been leading the protest. Wangchuk's decision to end his fast was seen as a positive development, but he has made it clear that his protest will continue until Pradhan resigns. The government has promised to take back cases against students who were not violent and to consider compensation for NEET aspirants who took their lives.

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast After High-Level Union Government Talks

Renowned climate reformer and activist Sonam Wangchuk has officially broken his 26-day hunger strike late Tuesday night at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, following intense deliberations with top central government officials. The breakthrough arrived past midnight when Wangchuk accepted a warm drink in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh, alongside senior representatives from the Apex Council. The exact details of the agreement are yet to be revealed. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike since June 28, demanding the government to take immediate action on climate change. The government officials have assured Wangchuk that they will take his demands seriously and work towards a solution.

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Sonam Wangchuk Breaks 26-Day Fast at Medanta Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist, has broken his 26-day fast at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The hospital confirmed that Wangchuk was admitted on Thursday night and was being treated by a team of doctors. Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh were present at the hospital when Wangchuk ended his fast. Wangchuk has been protesting against the alleged paper leak in the Union Education Ministry, led by Dharmendra Pradhan. He has vowed to continue his protest until Pradhan resigns. The Central Government's Jan Andolan Party (CJP) has been supporting Wangchuk's protest. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke expressed relief that Wangchuk had broken his fast but stated that the protest would continue until Pradhan resigns. The protest has been ongoing at Jantar Mantar in Delhi since July 1. Wangchuk's fast had gained national attention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders reacting to the situation. Wangchuk's health had deteriorated significantly during the fast, with reports suggesting that he had lost over 10 kg in weight. The hospital has confirmed that Wangchuk is being treated for dehydration and other related issues. Wangchuk's protest has sparked a national debate on the issue of paper leaks and the need for stricter measures to prevent them. The Central Government has promised to take action against those responsible for the leak, but Wangchuk has demanded that Pradhan resign immediately. The protest is expected to continue until Pradhan steps down.

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Jantar Mantar Protest Leader Wangchuk Breaks 26-Day Fast

Wangchuk, a leader of the Jantar Mantar protest, broke his 26-day fast on July 23, 2026, in the presence of two Union Ministers. He received written assurances from the government that cases against students will be taken back if they are not violent and that compensation will be considered for NEET aspirants who took their lives. Despite this, Wangchuk vowed to continue the protest until Pradhan resigns. The protest has been ongoing since June 2026, with participants demanding the resignation of Pradhan over allegations of paper leaks. The government has agreed to discuss a draft law providing for fast-track courts and stricter punishment in paper leak cases in the Union Cabinet on July 24, 2026. The protest is expected to continue until Pradhan resigns, with Wangchuk and other leaders vowing to remain peaceful but firm in their demands.

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Wangchuk Breaks 26-Day Fast at Jantar Mantar Protest

Wangchuk, the protest leader, broke his 26-day fast at Jantar Mantar, a Delhi protest site, after the government gave written assurances on certain conditions. The assurances include taking back cases against students if they are not violent and considering compensation for NEET aspirants who took their lives. The protest, which began over a month ago, has intensified nationwide, with student outfits, civil society groups, and political parties demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The government's assurances have been met with skepticism, and the protest continues.

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Heavy Security Deployed at Jantar Mantar Amid Swelling Protest Crowd

A significant number of protesters have gathered at Jantar Mantar, leading to the deployment of heavy security. The protest is centered around the NEET paper leak controversy, with Union Minister JP Nadda offering to discuss the issue with the government. The government has stated its willingness to engage in a discussion on the issue. The protest is ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight. The NEET paper leak controversy has been a major point of contention between the government and the opposition. The opposition has been demanding accountability and action from the government. The government has maintained that it is committed to addressing the issue. The protest is expected to continue until the government takes concrete action. The NEET paper leak controversy has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The government has been under pressure to address the issue and provide a solution. The protest at Jantar Mantar is one of several protests that have taken place across the country in response to the NEET paper leak controversy. The government has stated that it is committed to addressing the issue and providing a solution. The protest is ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight. The NEET paper leak controversy has been a major point of contention between the government and the opposition. The opposition has been demanding accountability and action from the government. The government has maintained that it is committed to addressing the issue. The protest is expected to continue until the government takes concrete action. The NEET paper leak controversy has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The government has been under pressure to address the issue and provide a solution. The protest at Jantar Mantar is one of several protests that have taken place across the country in response to the NEET paper leak controversy. The government has stated that it is committed to addressing the issue and providing a solution.

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ABVP claims Jantar Mantar protest was ‘hijacked’, presses govt. to form panel on exam reforms

Not here just for my grandchildren: 84-year-old at Jantar Mantar's CJP protest Congress supports all demands raised by students, Modi must apologise to them, says Rahul; Delhi HC seeks Centre, police response on pleas over use of 'excessive' force during July 20 protest march.

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Modi Faces First Broad-Based Protest as Jantar Mantar Protests Continue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing his first broad-based protest movement, with crowds sustaining at Jantar Mantar despite a police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march. The protests, which began on Monday, have continued despite the police crackdown, with multiple barricades and a large number of protesters present at the site. The protests are a significant challenge for Modi, who has previously faced protests from specific interest groups but not a broad-based movement. The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities, with a large number of police personnel deployed at the site.

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