NEET Protest Updates: Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast as Government Proposes Tougher Exam Laws
Following months of intense nationwide protests sparked by the NEET paper leak scandal, activist Sonam Wangchuk has officially concluded his 26-day hunger strike. His decision came after high-level intervention from Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who addressed key concerns regarding the treatment of peaceful protesters and promised compensation for affected families. While the government has begun taking steps toward accountabilityâincluding the transfer of the Higher Education Secretary and the establishment of a dedicated Special Task Force by the Delhi Policeâthe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, warning that further national demonstrations may follow if their remaining demands are ignored.
In a direct response to the mounting pressure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, vowing that those responsible for compromising the future of India's youth will face severe consequences. The government is now moving toward legislative reform, with the Cabinet approving a significantly tougher amendment to the Public Examinations Act, which proposes up to 10 years of imprisonment and heavy fines for those involved in exam malpractice. Additionally, the administration has announced the creation of "fast-track" courts to accelerate justice and is undergoing a major internal overhaul of the National Testing Agency to restore credibility to the examination process.