Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast amid government assurances
After 26 days of hunger striking at Jantar Mantar and later in Medanta Hospital, activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast surrounded by union ministers, supporters, and family. Union Minister JP Nadda read out government assurances regarding peaceful protests and educational reforms after which Wangchuk took a sip of soup, expressing gratitude to the government and appealing for peace among protesters.
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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