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Fasting Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto sips water following a video call appeal by activist Sonam Wangchuk. Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities, vowed to continue his fast until the state government addresses aspirants' demands.
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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: Driven by nationwide student protests over testing irregularities, India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, drawing strong reactions from prominent public figures and celebrities.
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CJP Protest Highlights: The Cockroach Janta Party has withdrawn its agitation and urged people to return home peacefully after the government accepted all its demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tenders his resignation on Saturday, July 25. In a letter addressed to the nation, Pradhansaid he was resigning to protect students' interests and keep the issue from being used for political gain.
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In a post on X, CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka alleged that police had set up checkpoints several kilometres from the protest venue and were stopping students travelling to join the demonstration. He shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation in support of the claim.
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Gitanjali Angmo questions police presence outside Sonam Wangchuk's ICU after a court said he was not detained.
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Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi was forced to pull out of ongoing educational reform protests after being diagnosed with swine flu and running a 102-degree fever.
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Amid online criticism and health concerns over his recent public appearance, Salman Khan shared shirtless workout photos flaunting his muscular physique alongside a defiant message targeting trolls.
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In a video message shared on social media, Wangchuk expressed disappointment over suggestions that he had compromised or struck a deal before calling off his fast.
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Wangchuk called off his fast after receiving a written assurance from the Centre that concerns over the examination system and broader reforms would be taken up.
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Actress Jannat Zubair criticised fellow celebrities for suddenly voicing support for the month-long student NEET protests, questioning why their empathy arrived all at once only after the movement had already gained momentum.
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the party welcomed Wangchuk's decision to end his fast, given concerns over his health, but stressed that the movement's central demand remained unchanged.
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Shahid Kapoor voiced support for students protesting against the NEET paper leak, questioning what happens when youth lose trust in the education system. He emphasised that students have the right to raise concerns about their future as protests demanding reforms grow across the country.
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Wangchuk ended his fast after receiving written assurances from the Centre and support from Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country's examination system would be taken up in Parliament.
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In a video message, Wangchuk said the decision followed a meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who reiterated the government's commitment to address the issue.
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Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after talks with Union ministers as CJP protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continue.
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Actress Akansha Puri claimed that actors and content creators are being offered money by various political parties to join the ongoing student protests as a marketing stunt, urging people to support the cause genuinely rather than for financial gain.
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Salman Khan urged student protesters to return home and appealed to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike following PM Modi's assurance of strict action against paper leak culprits.
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Actor Ananya Panday praised Gen Z student protesters for demanding fairness in the NEET paper leak row, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced dedicated fast-track courts to ensure strict, swift punishment for paper leak offenders.
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NEET Row: Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan joined Bollywood A-listers in supporting the CJP-led student protest in Delhi, calling listening to students' demands an obligation to secure a fair education system.
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Sara Ali Khan reacted to the ongoing student protests over the NEET paper leak by expressing faith that the government will deliver justice.
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Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets of Delhi, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of India's Union Education Minister following a massive "Sansad Chalo" march on July 20. The movement gained further momentum after renowned activist Sonam Wangchuk went on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in support of the students, triggering widespread outrage when security forces forcibly hospitalised him. Here is a look at the prominent celebrities who have visited Jantar Mantar or spoken up in solidarity with the protesting students:
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Actors Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem made a late-night appearance at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to march alongside thousands of students protesting examination paper leaks and demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
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