Activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike; talks announced hours later.
Rahul Sapra
Youth protest leaders in India are set to hold talks with the government, although nationwide protests will continue, according to reports.
The decision to hold talks was announced hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, as reported by sources.
Talks between youth protest leaders and the government have reportedly begun. There are hopes that the two sides could be moving toward a breakthrough, according to sources.
Authorities have extended a mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi as the youth-led protest movement, known as the 'Cockroach' movement, gains momentum. The upcoming negotiations aim to address a standoff regarding the nation's education system, fueled by mounting public anger over exam irregularities and various recent scandals.