NEET paper leak protest: Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorates

NEET paper leak protest: Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorates

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 16th day of his hunger strike. His health has deteriorated further with a drop in blood pressure and a total weight loss of 7.8kg since the fast started.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June 20.

Wangchuk's blood pressure recorded at 104/66mmHg

Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since.

His blood pressure was recorded at 104/66mmHg on Sunday.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke shared this information on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

He also urged the government not to turn this into a "battle of egos as human lives are at stake here."

CJP demands ₹1cr compensation for families of students who died

The CJP is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide due to NEET paper leaks.

The group plans a march to Parliament on July 20, coinciding with the Monsoon Session's opening day.

On Saturday, Wangchuk appealed to people to be heroes in their own lives and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens.

Former Kerala health minister supports CJP protest

Former Kerala health minister KK Shylaja supported the CJP's protest, demanding accountability in examinations and a fair entrance examination system.

She alleged repeated paper leaks couldn't happen without ministry knowledge and supported calls for Pradhan's resignation.

The CJP also received support from Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj and former Kerala health minister KK Shylaja on Sunday.