Despite two rounds of talks with the government, Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising tougher laws against exam paper leaks, the anger at Jantar Mantar has not subsided.
The Cockroach Janta Party has declared that the protest will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. But the movement also faces difficult questions. How much faith do the students camping at Jantar Mantar have in the party’s leadership and its promises? How do they view Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast?