Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to continue until the education minister resigns.
NEW DELHI: Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday (Jul 24) to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said.
Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed to continue until the education minister resigns.
NEW DELHI: Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement will meet the government on Friday (Jul 24) to try and resolve a face-off over national examination paper leaks, although they will not halt nationwide protests, a spokesperson for the group said.
Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.