The day’s programme was set to conclude with a public lecture by economist Jayati Ghosh on “The Economics of Unemployment”, focusing on the employment crisis and its impact on young people.
Meanwhile, members of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), affiliated with CPI(ML) Liberation, continued their separate indefinite hunger strike at the protest venue.
The development came a day after Wangchuk rejected comparisons with Mahatma Gandhi, saying he considered himself “just an ordinary citizen” and urging people not to wait for individual leaders to bring change.
“Please don’t look for a hero in someone else. Be the hero of your own life. Fulfil your responsibilities as a citizen,” Wangchuk said in a video message posted on X.
He also appealed to citizens to participate in a proposed march to Parliament on 20 July, urging people to raise their voices over issues linked to alleged examination irregularities.
The CJP has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and sought compensation of Rs 1 crore for families of students who allegedly died by suicide over examination-related issues.
The group has announced a peaceful march to Parliament on 20 July, coinciding with the opening day of the Monsoon Session.
The protest began on 20 June, while Wangchuk joined the agitation on June 28 and began his indefinite hunger strike soon after.
With PTI inputs
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