Sonam Wangchuk to End Fast if Parliament Raises Education Accountability: Gitanjali Angmo

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his indefinite hunger strike on Monday if leaders in Parliament raise the issue of education accountability, according to Gitanjali Angmo, a key figure from the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) group. The statement came during the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Wangchuk, who began his fast demanding reforms in the education system, has been at the centre of a growing movement. Angmo said that a single mention of the demand in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha would be enough for him to call off the strike.

Continued Hunger Strike by Neha

Neha, another prominent face of the CJP protests, continues her hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. She has been pressing on despite the physical toll, drawing attention to the broader demands of the movement.

Supporters have gathered at the protest site daily, with many expressing solidarity through banners and slogans. Neha's resolve has remained firm, organisers said, even as medical teams monitor her condition.

Support Swells Across Cities

In Hyderabad, citizens rallied over the weekend to back Wangchuk's call for education reform. The gathering saw students, teachers, and civil society members demanding systemic changes in the way education is governed and funded.

Participants held placards reading "Accountability Now" and "Education for All". The rally underscored the growing geographical spread of the protest movement, which began in Ladakh and has now found resonance in multiple states.

High Court Upholds Hospitalisation

The Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to shift Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital, refusing an interim plea challenging the move. The court ruled that the government acted within its rights, citing health concerns.

Legal observers noted that the judgment does not address the core demands of the protest. The court's order allows the administration to continue medical supervision without interference.

Wangchuk was hospitalised earlier this week after his health deteriorated during the fast. Activists have called his detention a form of suppression, but the court has not yet ruled on that aspect.

What Comes Next

All eyes are now on Monday's parliamentary proceedings. Whether any lawmaker from the ruling party or the opposition will raise the issue of education accountability remains uncertain.

If the demand is not taken up, Wangchuk's supporters say the agitation will intensify. The protest at Jantar Mantar shows no signs of winding down.