Sonam Wangchuk: ‘Reforms now after accountability’; Sonam Wangchuk’s first reaction after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
- Sonam Wangchuk’s first reaction after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
- The movement is not over yet
- Three major demands placed before the government
Sonam Wangchuk On Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation: Social activists after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sonam Wangchuk Giving the first reaction, he said that this is a victory of democracy. He had supported the ongoing student agitation against the alleged malpractice in the NEET-UG examination. They had fasted unto death at Jantar-Mantar and later at Safdarjung and Medanta Hospitals demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk said, “This is a victory for democracy. A victory for the direct democracy of the people on the streets. This is a victory for peace, patience and perseverance. Congratulations to the CJP, the Gen Z youth of the country and every citizen from every corner of the country who stood up against fear. Now is the time to fix the accountability and reform the education system.”
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The movement is not over yet
Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has welcomed Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation but has clarified that the students’ agitation is not over yet. Addressing the students at Jantar-Mantar, party founder Abhijit Deepke, spokesperson Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said that the agitation will continue until the government gives written assurance on three major demands.
Three major demands placed before the government
In the discussion with the government, the CJP representatives made the following three demands.
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
Financial assistance of Rs 1 crore each to families of students who committed suicide after NEET paper leak.
To withdraw all the cases filed against the students involved in the agitation.
The government had given a positive stand on the last two demands, while a decision on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation would be announced later. JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh participated in this meeting on behalf of the central government.
Allegations of collusion with the government were denied
Earlier, Sonam Wangchuk had denied the allegations of any compromise with the government. He said that he called off his 26-day hunger strike only after getting a written assurance from the government. He clarified that he left the hunger strike only after receiving a written assurance that no legal action would be taken against the protesting students.
Role played by sharing videos
Wangchuk also shared a video on YouTube showing the scene of the altercation with security guards at Safdarjung Hospital. In the video, he is seen demanding, “Arrest me or let me go.” He reiterated that he called off the fast only to prevent any repression or violent action against the students.
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