SCBA Backs Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike
NEW DELHI, July 18: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed an Executive Committee resolution expressing deep concern over the health of education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The resolution commended his efforts to highlight issues surrounding the NEET examination system and called for greater institutional sensitivity to his demands. Adopted on July 16, 2026, the resolution stated that Wangchuk had placed his health and life at risk for the future of the country's children, bringing national attention to what the Committee described as serious concerns related to the NEET examination and the broader well-being of the nation. The SCBA praised Wangchuk's longstanding contributions to education, innovation, and youth development, describing his work as a model of public service rooted in action, institution-building, and direct engagement with communities. It said his commitment has transformed c...