Supriya Sule (NCP-SCP) met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar to urge him to end his 20-day hunger strike [1].

The meeting highlights growing political pressure on the Indian government to address allegations of systemic failure and irregularities within the NEET-UG examination process.

Wangchuk has spent 20 days [1] protesting at the New Delhi site. His primary demands include a comprehensive investigation into the examination irregularities, and the resignation of the Union Education Minister [2]. The activist has remained steadfast in his position despite the duration of the fast.

During the encounter, Sule asked Wangchuk to prioritize his health and end the strike. She said that the issues raised by the activist would be brought before Parliament to ensure a formal legislative response [2].

Wangchuk expressed concern that a premature end to the protest would weaken the movement's leverage. "Ending the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message," Wangchuk said [3].

Medical concerns have intensified as the protest enters its third week. Doctors said that the next phase of the hunger strike could be alarming for the activist's health [1].

In addition to the parliamentary pledge made by Sule, other organized actions are planned. The Citizens' Justice Portal (CJP) has proposed a march to Parliament on July 20 [1].

“"Ending the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message."”

The involvement of an MP from the NCP-SCP signals that the NEET-UG controversy is transitioning from a student-led grievance to a broader political liability for the current administration. By promising parliamentary action, Sule is attempting to move the conflict from the streets of Jantar Mantar into a formal legislative forum, though Wangchuk's refusal to end the fast suggests a lack of trust in government promises without concrete concessions.