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Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah & others urge protestors to end 18-day hunger strike over Edu Minister's resignation in India
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In a Nutshell:
- Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Jayati Ghosh appealed Monday for hunger strikers to end fast.
- Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Karan Singh made a similar appeal to Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday.
- All backed demand for Education Minister's resignation.
- CJP is protesting alleged NEET exam irregularities after May paper leaks.
- March to Parliament is planned for July 20.
Why it Matters
May NEET paper leaks affected millions of students, making exam integrity national issue. Steady stream of writers, actors and former officials publicly backing Gen Z led protest keeps it in the spotlight, timed to land as July 20 Parliament march approaches.
Who it matters to
Students sitting NEET are the core stake, their futures ride on whether exam is seen as fair. The hunger strikers, especially Wangchuk, carry a direct health risk the longer the fast runs. And the government faces mounting pressure as more well-known names line up behind the protest.
