Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal with activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on July 16, 2026.
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AAP Nationwide Convenor Arvind Kejriwal met activist Sonam Wangchuk on the Jantar Mantar on Thursday (July 16, 2026) and expressed solidarity along with his protest in opposition to alleged paper leaks, demanding resignation of Union Schooling Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Addressing the protest, Mr. Kejriwal stated the Centre ought to take heed to the youth, college students and Mr. Wangchuk, asserting that their considerations over repeated examination paper leaks shouldn’t go ignored.
“Yearly, examination papers get leaked and youth pay the value. I attraction authorities to take heed to college students and Wangchuk,” the previous Delhi Chief Minister stated.
He urged Union Schooling Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down, and urged Mr. Wangchuk be made the nation’s schooling minister.
Recalling his personal expertise, Mr. Kejriwal stated,”Whereas coming right here right this moment, I used to be reminded of April 4, 2011, once I sat at this very place with Anna Hazare through the anti-corruption motion. Three years later, that authorities misplaced energy as a result of it didn’t hear and allowed conceitedness to overhaul accountability.”
Mr. Kejriwal stated younger folks from throughout the nation had come collectively to demand reforms within the examination system, and recommended them for elevating their voice for a good and clear schooling system.
Praising Mr. Wangchuk, he stated the activist was not preventing for himself however for college kids, younger folks and youngsters throughout the nation.
Referring to the indefinite starvation strike, Mr. Kejriwal stated he had put his personal life at stake for the trigger and expressed respect for everybody taking part within the motion, together with those that have confronted persecution and different hardships.
Printed – July 16, 2026 07:16 pm IST
