Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike If Government Assures No Punitive Action
On July 22, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Indian government assures no punitive action against protesting students. He received assurances from Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who visited him at Medanta Hospital, about considering compensation for families of deceased students and holding discussions on exam irregularities in Parliament. Wangchuk shared his letter on X, appealing to the government and protesters for dialogue.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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