Wangchuk on Day 17 of hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk marked the 17th day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

On 14 July 2026, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his fast into its 17th day at Jantar Mantar, pressing for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Sonam Wangchuk, known for his climate and education advocacy, persisted with his hunger strike on Day 17 at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, maintaining his demand that Dharmendra Pradhan step down over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk reached the 17th consecutive day of his fast on 14 July 2026, with his sit-in at Jantar Mantar centred on alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and a call for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

The hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk entered its 17th day at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, as he continued demanding the ouster of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid allegations of NEET examination irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Having fasted for 17 straight days, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk remained at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, holding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accountable for alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Photographs from Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026 showed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on the 17th day of his hunger strike, sustaining his demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was joined by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026 — Day 17 of Wangchuk's hunger strike demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj addressed the crowd at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, backing demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj spoke at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar on 14 July 2026, echoing calls for Dharmendra Pradhan to step down as Union Education Minister amid the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj addressed demonstrators as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke looked on during the CJP rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

At the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on 14 July 2026 at Jantar Mantar, Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj delivered remarks while CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stood alongside, both calling for Dharmendra Pradhan to resign as Union Education Minister over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Day 17 of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was also present as demonstrators demanded Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj visited Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026 — the 17th day of his hunger strike — expressing solidarity with his demand that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged NEET examination irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj were seen together at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 14 July 2026, united in their call for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi reached its 17th day on 14 July 2026, Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj extended support in person, reinforcing opposition pressure on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over alleged NEET paper leak irregularities. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

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