1st of July marks the 4th day of the ongoing hunger strike by 6 AISA activists in solidarity with Sonam Wanghuk’s call demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
On the fourth day, the condition of the students’ health has reached a critical state. The blood sugar level of Danish Ali, JNUSU JS plumetted to a harrowing 61mg/dl while comrade Deepak’s went to 70 mg/dl and comrade Aameen is at 71mg/dl. Doctors have warned us of impending nausea, loss of consciousness. However, the students have decided to continue the strike unwavered. On the other hand, AISA All India President Neha, comrade Hrishikesh and AISA UP President Manish have seen weight loss ranging from 1.5-2.5kgs.
At the protest site, eminent political scientist and activist Dr Yogendra Yadav, social activist Anjali Bhardwaj, Bezwada Wilson from Safai Karamchari Andolan, Amrita from Right to Food Campaign, senior journalist Bhasha Singh and parents of Umar Khalid visited the students and expressed solidarity with the ongoing movement. “Your movement and message has expanded the space of democracy in the country. Our administration and government has gone into the hands of dangerous, devious people. It is the cockroaches who can reclaim the republic now”, said Dr Yogendra Yadav. It also must be noted instead of having shame and meaningful dialogue with the movement, the BJP President has given a call to violence against the protesters saying “BJP karyakartas can deal with the viruses and cockroaches”. No intimidation will work on the movement, There is one solution — resignation, AISA
