No Cases Against Protesters, Talks On Education Reforms: Govt Assurances Behind Sonam Wangchuk's Fast End

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Last Updated:July 24, 2026, 02:44 IST

Wangchuk broke his fast shortly after midnight on Thursday in the presence of the two Union ministers, his wife Gitanjali Angmo and other leaders.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and shared the government’s assurances on his demands.

Wangchuk broke his fast shortly after midnight on Thursday in the presence of the two Union ministers, his wife Gitanjali Angmo and other leaders.

During the meeting, Nadda read out the government’s assurances and said the Centre was committed to addressing concerns raised by the protesters.

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Key Questions Answered

Sonam Wangchuk's key demands included assurances that no punitive or retaliatory legal action would be taken against students and protesters involved in demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities.

I cannot predict whether the government will fulfill all its promises. However, activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving government assurances regarding cases against protesters and discussions on education reforms.

If assurances are not met, it is implied that the protests and hunger strikes would continue, as Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast only after receiving government assurances regarding protester cases and education reforms.

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