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Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues amid exam irregularities protest
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an 11-day hunger strike as part of a protest by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over alleged examination irregularities. Wangchuk has lost over 7 kg during the fast, which has entered its 19th day. The protest, which began on June 20, has seen support from various political leaders and activists, and at least one AISA member has been hospitalized.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 9 · Right 2 n = 14
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9 votes, 10 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (2): India Today, Punjab Kesari