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IN PHOTOS: Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after Centre's assurance

Updated On: 24 July, 2026 11:31 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day hunger strike, saying he had received assurances from the Centre and lawmakers across political parties that concerns over the country's examination system would be raised in Parliament. (Pics/ PTI, X)

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Sonam Wangchuk meets on Friday meets JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after ending his 26-day hunger strike in Gurugram. (Pics/ PTI and X)
Sonam Wangchuk meets on Friday meets JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after ending his 26-day hunger strike in Gurugram. (Pics/ PTI and X)
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According 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

According 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

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Wangchuk further claimed that no criminal cases would be registered against students and youth who participated in peaceful protests

Wangchuk further claimed that no criminal cases would be registered against students and youth who participated in peaceful protests

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He added that 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or signed letters urging him to end his fast

He added that 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or signed letters urging him to end his fast

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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 negotiations

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 negotiations

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Urging supporters to maintain peace, the activist appealed for restraint amid reports of unrest linked to the ongoing protests.

Urging supporters to maintain peace, the activist appealed for restraint amid reports of unrest linked to the ongoing protests.

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