What transpired before Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast? Here's what he revealed

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26day hunger strike saying he had received assurances from the Centre and lawmakers across political parties that concerns over the countrys examination system would be raised in ParliamentGovernment assures parliamentary discussionAnnouncing his decision in a post on X Wangchuk wrote End of hunger Beginning of accountability He said the government had assured him that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system would be discussed on the floor of ParliamentAccording to Wangchuk the Centre also assured that the families of students who died by suicide in the aftermath of the recent NEET examination paper leak would receive adequate compensation He further claimed that no criminal cases would be registered against students and youth who participated in peaceful protestsEND OF HUNGER BEGINNING OF ACCOUNTABILITYSonam Wangchuk ends his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and members of parliament of all political parties that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system will be discussed on thehellip pictwittercom0C9YX5VlsLmdash Sonam Wangchuk Wangchuk66 July 24 2026Fast ends after prolonged negotiationsIn a separate post Wangchuk said he broke his fast in the presence of Union Health Minister JP Nadda Union Minister Jitendra Singh and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh after prolonged negotiationsJust now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh JP Nadda Dr Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to breakhellip pictwittercomRFCet7Oksymdash Sonam Wangchuk Wangchuk66 July 23 2026He added that 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or signed letters urging him to end his fastThis was done after long negotiations on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country I will explain the conditions in detail in a separate video very soon Wangchuk saidAppeal for peaceUrging supporters to maintain peace the activist appealed for restraint amid reports of unrest linked to the ongoing protestsWhile the protests at Jantar Mantar remain peaceful Im pained to learn that elsewhere some antisocial elements are taking advantage of the peaceful protests to provoke violence No matter what the other side does our response must only be flowers Please keep this tradition at all costs he saidJust now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh JP Nadda Dr Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to breakhellip pictwittercomRFCet7Oksymdash Sonam Wangchuk Wangchuk66 July 23 2026Beginning of accountabilityAlthough Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike he indicated that the movement would continue through peaceful means stressing that the end of his fast marked the beginning of accountability rather than the end of the campaignHe also said he would soon release a detailed video explaining the conditions under which he agreed to call off his fast and urged people across the country to remain vigilant and ensure that the protests remain nonviolent