Kejriwal backs CJP protest, urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday extended his support to the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar and urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike amid concerns over his health

Published on: Jul 15, 2026, 08:09:30 IST

By Snehil Sinha

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday extended his support to the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar and urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike amid concerns over his health. ‘

Kejriwal said the AAP stands firmly with the CJP’s demands and called for Pradhan’s resignation. “The Central government must fix the system so that paper leaks never happen again and children do not have to suffer,” he said.

Kejriwal described Wangchuk as a national treasure and appealed to him to end his fast.

“There are many other ways to put your message across... I will visit the protest site at Jantar Mantar on Thursday to express solidarity,” Kejriwal said.

He added that AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh had visited the protest site.

The protest has been ongoing for 25 days, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET 2026 paper leak and alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s on-screen marking system.

Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then. Tuesday marked the 17th day of his fast.

Protest organisers have claimed Wangchuk has lost over 8kg, developed muscle loss and is experiencing severe weakness, though he has refused repeated requests to end the fast.

The appeal from Kejriwal came hours after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke posted that Wangchuk had “started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain”. Dipke said he had urged Wangchuk to end the fast, but the activist denied

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Snehil Sinha
Snehil Sinha is an Assistant Editor with the Delhi Metro bureau of Hindustan Times, where she reports on politics, governance, public policy, urban infrastructure and transport, subjects that shape the everyday lives of millions in the national capital. Over a journalism career spanning 14 years, she has built a reputation for meticulous, data-driven reporting that combines on-ground perspectives with policy analysis. She began her career with The Indian Express before joining Hindustan Times, where she has reported extensively on civic administration and urban governance in Gurugram, Noida and now Delhi. Her reporting is distinguished by its clarity, depth and balance. Whether covering large-scale infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, transport reforms or government policy, she tries to translate complex administrative decisions into accessible, engaging stories without losing nuance. Her work reflects a strong command of public records, official data and field reporting, often connecting policy announcements with their impact on citizens. Her stories go beyond headlines to explain how governance decisions influence the city's growth, mobility and quality of life, making her work an important contribution to informed public discourse.Read More

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