Tharoor appeals Wangchuk to end fast
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The event is unlikely to have a direct impact on financial markets. However, prolonged protests and political instability could marginally affect investor sentiment in the education sector.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor penned an open letter to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi since June 28, 2026, in support of students protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET exam. Tharoor urged Wangchuk to end his fast, stating that he has awakened the conscience of the nation, and called on the government to engage in dialogue. The protest, led by the India — Rashtriya Janata Dal (CJP), demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Wangchuk's health has deteriorated, with reports of muscle loss and an 8.5 kg weight loss. Several opposition leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, and Arvind Kejriwal, have also appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast. A petition has been filed in the India — Delhi High Court seeking to force-feed Wangchuk. The government has not yet responded publicly.
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