Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams. The decision to end the strike came after Prime Minister Modi vowed to take action against those involved in the leaks. The Indian government has promised to set up fast-track courts to punish those responsible for the leaks.
- ▪Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after the government's promise to take action.
- ▪The hunger strike was in response to leaked medical entrance exams.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi vowed to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in the leaks.
- ▪The fast-track courts aim to bring swift justice to those responsible for the leaks.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on — ABC News — International
- ▪ ‘Cockroach’ protests spread across India as leading activist ends hunger strike — NBC News — World
- ▪ Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on — NPR — News
- ▪ Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread — the Guardian
- ▪ India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days — BBC News
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