Fasting Activist Sonam Wangchuk Discharged After 26-Day Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk, recovering from a 26-day fast at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, will be discharged on Monday, July 27, 2026, at around 11:30 a.m. He plans to visit Rajghat before leaving for Ladakh. His fast supported protesting students alleging irregularities in the NEET exam; the protest ended with Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister on July 25, 2026.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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