Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday expressed concern over the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying democratic protests were being ignored by the Centre and urging a change in the way opposition movements are carried out.
Addressing the media, Khera alleged that the government had failed to respond to peaceful protests and said risking one’s life through prolonged hunger strikes may not bring the desired outcome.
“We are all concerned about Sonam Wangchuk’s health. We are dealing with a highly insensitive government that fails to understand the language of democratic protest. When facing such a government, the methods of protest must evolve… Risking one’s life against this government will not yield results…,” Khera said. The Congress leader also highlighted the party’s ongoing campaign on education-related issues, claiming that Congress workers were raising concerns about examination transparency across the country.
“We have been running a campaign called ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ for quite some time. Our people are actively raising these issues across every street, lane, and campus. We are demanding not only the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan but also transparency in examinations…,” he added.
Khera said the Congress would continue to press for greater accountability over examination-related issues, including the alleged irregularities in NEET, and reiterated the party’s demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
