Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast after government assurances
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving government assurances, including discussion of accountability in the examination system in Parliament, compensation for families affected by NEET exam suicides, and no cases against peaceful protesters. Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh were present as he broke his fast at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. PM Narendra Modi urged Wangchuk to follow medical advice and regain his health.
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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