Filmmaker Kiran Rao has extended her support to Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) amid their ongoing protest against the alleged NEET examination paper leak. Taking to Instagram, she penned a heartfelt note expressing solidarity with the protesters and urging the government to address their demands.
She wrote, “I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP, and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for the rights of our students. My salaams to Sonam ji, Neha, Maneesh, Ameen and all the others for undertaking a hunger strike to make sure that justice is served. Our nation is indebted to you for shaking us out of our apathy and reminding us that every voice counts.”
Rao continued, “It is so distressing to witness the complete silence that this hunger strike has been met with, even after 19 days. What will it take for those in power to listen to the people?… it is shocking and inhumane.”
She further urged the government to initiate a dialogue with the protestors. “I urge the government to enter into a dialogue with the protestors, to understand the pain of the students, and end this impasse. We the people have a right to be heard. #sonamwangchuk #neet #cockroachjanataparty”
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Sonam Wangchuk began his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar in support of a nationwide protest against alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations, particularly NEET-UG. Joining the movement led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Wangchuk has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, greater accountability for examination failures, and comprehensive reforms to restore trust in India’s examination system. He has said his fast will continue until the government meaningfully responds to the protesters’ demands.
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