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Indian Activist on 20-Day Hunger Strike Taken to Hospital by Police
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Police in India have forcibly taken an activist to a hospital after a 20-day hunger strike that aimed to protest the country's examination system. The activist, identified as Sonam Wangchuk, was removed from a student protest site by authorities. The case has attracted widespread attention and sparked renewed debate over education reform and how public protests are handled. The activist had been on a hunger strike for 20 days, demanding changes to the examination system. Police intervened amid growing concerns over his health. The move has been criticized by some as a heavy-handed response, while others argue it was necessary to prevent harm. The authorities have not commented further on the incident. The protest highlights ongoing tensions around India's education policies and the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully. The activist's condition is not specified, but he was taken to a hospital for medical care. The incident continues to generate discussion both within India and internationally.
Sources: France 24, Sky News
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