Janata Party founder Abhijit Debke on Tuesday thanked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for extending support to CJP and activist Sonam Wangchuk in the ongoing protest against alleged irregularities in the NEET exam.
Deepki thanked Thackeray for his “compassion” and support for the CJP during the “difficult time”.
The CJP’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over alleged examination irregularities has been going on for 25 days. Teacher and climate activist Wangchuk, 59, joined the protest on June 28 and began an indefinite hunger strike at the site in support of the AKP movement.
The CJP is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan $1 crore compensation to the families of students who died by suicide since the NEET paper leaked in May. The medical admission examination was re-conducted last month.
In a post on X, Debke said Thackeray had appealed to the protesting activist to end his hunger strike, saying his safety was important.
“I made a call to Shiv Sena PresidentOfficeofUT, who expressed deep concern over the rapid deterioration of Sonam Sir’s health. Sonam Sir strongly appealed to end his hunger strike, saying his health is of utmost importance,” said Debki, who is at the protest site with Wangchuk in the national capital.
“I would like to thank Mr. Uddhav for his compassion, for standing with us during this difficult time, and for extending his support to the CJP and our march to Parliament on July 20,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said, “This goes beyond politics, and is something we should all support, as we all express for the thousands of students who face an uncertain future due to an irresponsible government, and an incapable minister. @Wangchuk66 ji was quick to express for these students. We stand with you.”
