Kejriwal backs CJP protest, urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike

Arvind Kejriwal backed Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar over NEET 2026 paper leak, demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Kejriwal urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, citing health concerns, and described him as a national treasure.
Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and has been on hunger strike for 17 days, losing over 8kg and experiencing muscle loss.
Kejriwal said AAP stands with the CJP's demands and will visit the protest site on Thursday; AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh have already visited.
The protest demands a fix to the system to prevent paper leaks, ongoing for 25 days.
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