Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Why Congress keeps its distance as INDIA bloc allies back CJP protest
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, now in its 17th day, demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET (UG) 2026 exam irregularities. While leaders from various opposition parties, including Arvind Kejriwal and Uddhav Thackeray, have shown support, the Congress party has largely distanced itself from the protest, raising questions about its commitment to the cause. Calls for Congress, particularly Rahul Gandhi, to join the agitation have intensified, especially following discussions at the recent INDIA bloc meeting.