Sonam Wangchuk extends hunger strike pending written government assurance for protesters

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has extended his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals from Members of Parliament, saying he will end it only after receiving a written assurance from the Centre that no legal or physical action will be taken against the young protesters who participated in the 'Chalo Sansad' march.Speaking to the media outside Medanta Hospital, Wangchuk's wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, said he had received letters and assurances from around 65 MPs across political parties urging him to end his fast. However, she said Wangchuk was awaiting a formal assurance from the Government of India that no injustice would be done to the protesters.#WATCH | Gurugram, Haryana: Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo says, "... Sonam Wangchuk has decided to break his fast after receiving assurances and letters from these MPs. But he also needs assurances from the Government of India that no injustice will be done… pic.twitter.com/jWzXWzZIGu— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2026 "Sonam Wangchuk has decided to break his fast after receiving assurances and letters from these MPs. But he also needs assurances from the Government of India that no injustice will be done to the protesters. He has written to J.P. Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh seeking assurance that no FIRs will be filed, no excessive force will be used, and no harm will come to the children," Angmo said.She added that Wangchuk had decided to extend his hunger strike indefinitely until such assurances were received, arguing that since the movement was launched for the future of students, it was their responsibility to ensure that no harm came to them.#WATCH | Gurugram, Haryana: Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo says, "I am standing outside Medanta Hospital. As you can see, there is a heavy police presence behind me. Yesterday, Sonam was shifted here from Safdarjung Hospital under the High Court order, where… https://t.co/xDGYkP4qyR pic.twitter.com/FML3EDC7GB— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2026 Angmo also alleged that MPs carrying a signed appeal requesting Wangchuk to end his fast were not being allowed to meet him inside the hospital. Calling the situation "shameful", she questioned why elected representatives and leaders from Ladakh were allegedly being denied access despite Wangchuk not being under detention.Standing outside Medanta Hospital, Angmo claimed there was a heavy police deployment despite a Delhi High Court order directing Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital for better medical care and a less restrictive environment. She alleged that the continued police presence was causing unnecessary stress to the activist.According to Angmo, Wangchuk's health remains stable after 25 days without food, with his vital signs normal. However, she said prolonged fasting had led to muscle loss and increasing physical weakness, though doctors had not described his condition as life-threatening.Sena UBT Offers Legal Help To Everyone Supporting 'NEET Students, Sonam Wangchuk & Abhijeet Dipke' Amid Detentions During Protests In MumbaiEarlier on Wednesday, Wangchuk released a letter addressed to Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh thanking them for visiting him in hospital and urging him to end his fast. In the letter, he said he would end his hunger strike if the government gave an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action would be taken against the young protesters. He also sought compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the examination paper leak and called for a meaningful discussion in Parliament to ensure accountability, including consideration of the resignation of the Union Education Minister. In the absence of such assurances, Wangchuk said he would continue his fast indefinitely.

New Delhi: Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to the Centre to provide an unequivocal assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against young protesters before he agrees to end his indefinite fast.AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT regarding breaking my fast… pic.twitter.com/v1fbZiI66b— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 22, 2026 In a letter dated July 22 addressed to Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk thanked them for visiting him in hospital and appealing to him to end his fast. He said the ministers had assured him that the government would positively consider two key demands: adequate compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the examination paper leak, and a meaningful discussion in Parliament to ensure accountability, including consideration of the resignation of the Union Education Minister.AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT regarding breaking my fast… pic.twitter.com/v1fbZiI66b— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 22, 2026 Referring to the 'Chalo Sansad' march held on July 20, Wangchuk said the protest remained peaceful despite what he described as "atrocities and disproportionate use of force" by the police. He urged the government to ensure that no legal cases, harassment or vindictive action are taken against those who participated in the demonstration.Wangchuk revealed that around 65 Members of Parliament from across political parties had written to him or visited him, urging him to end his fast and continue his work in education. While acknowledging their appeal, he said he could not do so "at the cost of the very young people for whom this movement began."'If You Want To Talk, Come Here:  Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke's Message To Govt He said the protesters' only "offence" was raising their voices for a fair and accountable education system and requested a clear assurance that none of them would face retaliation."If such an assurance is given, I shall end my fast," Wangchuk wrote, adding that in its absence he would be compelled to continue his fast indefinitely. He also expressed hope that there would be no further use of excessive police force against the movement.Concluding the letter, Wangchuk said the future of democracy depends on how it treats young citizens who speak with "courage, hope and conviction," urging the government to respond in a manner that strengthens public faith in democratic institutions.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if protesters face no legal action. He seeks assurance from the government regarding the CJP's march participants. Wangchuk also requested compensation for affected students and parliamentary discussion. He wants to return to his work and students after receiving this assurance. The activist will continue his fast indefinitely without this government guarantee.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Monday that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike, saying the police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" march has prompted him to extend the fast until youth leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to do so from the hospital. In a handwritten statement issued from the Safdarjung Hospital, Wangchuk said, "Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospital." "Hopefully, the government will fix accountability for the Education Minister before that," he added. Wangchuk said he is "touched and moved" by the manner in which the protesters have maintained peace despite "provocation". "I appeal to the government and the police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the

Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he will continue his indefinite fast, entering its 23rd day, citing the treatment of peacefully protesting youth and the lack of dialogue with authorities.In a post on X, Wangchuk shared a handwritten note from Delhi's Safdarjung hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, saying he had decided to continue his fast until student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians at Sansad Bhavan or he is permitted to meet them at the hospital.Day #23I'll continue my fast........... pic.twitter.com/rfohA8iMkx— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 20, 2026 'I Will End My Fast If...': Sonam Wangchuk Sets Conditions For Ending Hunger Strike, Seeks Govt Accountability Over Education Failures Ahead Of Monsoon Session"Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhavan or I am allowed to meet them here at the hospital," he wrote.Wangchuk expressed hope that the government would address accountability concerning the education minister before such a meeting takes place.The activist also praised the protesters for maintaining peace despite what he described as provocation. He appealed to both the government and the police to resolve the issue by allowing students to present their grievances before Parliament."I am touched and moved by how the youth have held on to peace despite provocation and I appeal to the Govt & Police force to resolve the issue by simply allowing the students to present their grievances before the Parliament today or tomorrow," the note read.He further expressed confidence that the young protesters would continue to demonstrate patience and tolerance, as they had done throughout the agitation.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike after witnessing police actions against protestors. He demands that youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he be allowed to meet them. Wangchuk appeals to the government and police to let students present their grievances. Thousands marched to Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. Police used tear gas and force, detaining several protestors during the march.