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Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi since June 28, 2026, alongside the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over NEET exam paper leaks. On July 20 — the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session — the movement marches to Parliament to take these demands directly to MPs.

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Why This Matters

Verified facts, each linked to its source. This page does not state anything about his current health or the exact day count of the fast — those change by the hour, so we link you to live coverage instead.

Facts below last verified: July 16, 2026

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The Fast

Wangchuk, 59, began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on June 28, 2026, after a deadline he set for the government went unanswered. His fast stands alongside the Cockroach Janta Party's youth-led protest over leaked NEET exam papers, and also carries his long-running demands for Ladakh.

Source: Al Jazeera, The Federal
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The Demands

Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper-leak controversy, and ₹1 crore (~$105,000) compensation for families of students who died by suicide amid exam-related distress.

Source: AP / ABC News
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The Cockroach Janta Party

Founded by Abhijeet Dipke after a Supreme Court remark comparing unemployed youth to "cockroaches" — the label was reclaimed as a badge of resilience and grew into a youth movement with over 21 million Instagram followers within days.

Source: AP / ABC News
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March to Parliament — July 20

After weeks without a government meeting, the movement has announced a march to Parliament on July 20, 2026 — the opening day of the Monsoon Session — to put NEET accountability and Ladakh's demands directly in front of MPs. Opposition leaders have voiced support.

Source: The Tribune, The Federal

The human cost

At least 13 NEET aspirants are reported to have died by suicide amid the pressure and uncertainty following the paper-leak scandal; the Education Minister has accepted responsibility for over ten of these deaths. Out of respect for the students and their families, this page does not name or picture them — for their stories, see reporting from Al Jazeera and Outlook India.

If you or someone you know is struggling: KIRAN Mental Health Helpline (Govt. of India) — 1800-599-0019, toll-free, 24/7, multilingual.

For Current Status

Day count, health updates, and negotiations change quickly — follow live reporting rather than relying on any static page, including this one.

Al Jazeera
Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks
CNN
Two weeks of hunger in protest of India's exam system
AP / ABC News
India's Gen Z "cockroaches" took protest to the streets — now they rally around a hunger strike

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