India: Modi silent as Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike continues

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 20th day and the "Cockroach" party continued its protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for his reluctance to hold press conferences. DW has more.

• Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike now in its 20th day
• Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
• Arvind Kejriwal and the Congress party express support for Wangchuk
• Journalists' union slams PM Narendra Modi's 'unwillingness' to hold press conferences 

Below is a roundup of the latest news from India on Friday, July 17:

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