Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike, criticizes government restrictions
On July 24, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at around 12:30 a.m., in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, asserting he did not cut any deal with the government. He feared a crackdown on students and protestors at Jantar Mantar. Mr. Wangchuk released a 24:22-minute video from Medanta Hospital, stating his focus was on securing justice for arrested youth rather than pressuring Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He criticized agencies for restricting the presence of Opposition members and civil society leaders at the hospital and considered moving a contempt petition in the Delhi High Court.
25 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Following a month-long protest at Jantar Mantar, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in response to pressure from students and activists.
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.
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