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Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' proteste

India's Youth Revolt: A Hunger Strike Ends, But Protests Persist Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 day hunger strike after meeting with two federal ministers and negotiating unspecified conditions.

However, the protests dubbed the "Cockroach" movement, which have brought together thousands of young people demanding education reforms and government accountability, show no signs of abating.

The movement's roots stretch back over a month, when alleged leaks in competitive entrance exams sparked outrage among students and their families.

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