Sonam Wangchuk moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike; Delhi police cite court order

Sonam Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike in solidarity with the CJP members, who were demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said the government has agreed to their request to hold talks at a neutral venue on Friday and reiterated to push forward their demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, one of the core demands of the students.The discussions will take place at the Constitution Club of India.The CJP's statement came as its delegation is scheduled to meet Union Ministers at 12.30 PM on Friday for discussions on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and reforms in the examination system.The development came after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanat Hospital in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at a hospital.CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das told reporters that a discussion has been called for and welcomed the government's decision to hold it at a neutral venue.#WATCH | Delhi: Saurav Das, Chief Spokesperson, Cockroach Janta Party, says, "... Tomorrow, a discussion has been called for, we are very happy that the government has agreed to our request that it be at a neutral venue. The Constitution Club of India has been chosen..." pic.twitter.com/OOBnq8bqb7— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026 "Tomorrow, a discussion has been called for, we are very happy that the government has agreed to our request that it be at a neutral venue. The Constitution Club of India has been chosen," Das said.CJP spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur said, "The government has agreed to meet us at a neutral place. We will be putting our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day. The four demands: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Second is compensation for the families... All the FIRs on innocent protesters should be gone."#WATCH | Delhi: CJP spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur says, "The government has agreed to meet us at a neutral place. We will be putting our demands, which we have been consistent with from the first day. The four demands: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Second is compensation for… pic.twitter.com/AbCPa7uMHl— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026 CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke on Friday said Sonam Wangchuk's life was "far too precious to this country" after he ended his 26-day hunger strike and hailed his extraordinary courage and sacrifice.We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days.Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this… pic.twitter.com/XXaubgkEbW— Cockroach is Back (@Cockroachisback) July 23, 2026 He noted that Sonam Wangchuk "put his own life in danger" for "awakening the conscience of an entire nation."In a post on X, Dipke said, "We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this country."We are relieved and grateful that Sonam sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days.Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice. By putting your own life on the line, you awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far too precious to this…— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 23, 2026 Dipke further said, "The Cockroach Janta Party's peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns."Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days on Friday in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh at Medanta Hospital.In a post on X, Wangchuk said that the step has been taken after a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country.Just now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh. JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days. Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break… pic.twitter.com/RFCet7Oksy— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 23, 2026 "Just now in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda & Dr. Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days. Earlier 65 in members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break the fast. This was done after a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country. I will explain the conditions in detail in a separate video very soon. meanwhile urge you all to stay very vigilant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere," Wangchuk said.BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said that the development reaffirms trust in the Modi government.#WATCH | BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "A short while ago, Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast... It is clear that this decision demonstrates trust in the Modi government... The breaking of his fast also puts a strong stamp of approval on the tough steps the Modi government is taking... PM… pic.twitter.com/f07AXDwT6c— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026 "A short while ago, Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast... It is clear that this decision demonstrates trust in the Modi government... The breaking of his fast also puts a strong stamp of approval on the tough steps the Modi government is taking... PM Modi has made a video. He said that we enacted strict laws against paper leaks in 2024, but in this session, we are introducing a bill to enact even stricter laws. Sonam Wangchuk's subsequent breaking of the fast confirms the Modi government's sensitivity, student well-being, and accountability..."Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called for nationwide peaceful protests to be held on July 24 (Friday), demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Wangchuk joined the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest over the NEET paper leak at Delhi's Jantar Mantar last month, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday renewed his appeal to education activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike as the fast entered its 25th day.We request @Wangchuk66 sir to end his hunger strike. The country needs him, and his life is far too precious to be put at further risk.The peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until our demands are met. pic.twitter.com/rCfygpuCH6— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 22, 2026 The appeal came a day after Wangchuk was shifted from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, Haryana, following permission from the Delhi High Court. The transfer was allowed while hearing a plea filed by Wangchuk's wife.In a video message posted on X, Dipke expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health, saying his life was in serious danger after 25 days of fasting. He urged the activist to break his hunger strike, assuring supporters that the movement would continue regardless.VIDEO | Delhi: CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das says, “This morning, the police reached out to us again and informed us that Union Minister JP Nadda wanted to speak with us. They invited us to his residence, but we categorically declined. We are not going to anyone's house or… pic.twitter.com/eOyfDYvRjO— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026 "The country needs him, and his life is far too precious to be put at further risk," Dipke said, adding that the protest at Jantar Mantar would continue peacefully until the government accepted the movement's demands.He also asserted that the agitation would not end even if Wangchuk discontinued his fast, reiterating that protesters would continue their campaign until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Appealing to supporters to maintain peace, Dipke said the movement would follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar and warned against any actions or slogans that could tarnish the protest or the country's image.His remarks came shortly after CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said the Delhi Police had informed the organisation that Union Minister J.P. Nadda wished to hold talks with the protesters.Delhi Police Register FIR After Viral Video Shows RAF Jawan Allegedly Chased And Assaulted During CJP's Parliament MarchAccording to Das, the organisation declined the invitation to meet at the minister's residence, insisting that any discussions should take place at Jantar Mantar, where the "janata darbar" was being held. However, he said the group was willing to meet at a neutral venue near the protest site if the government had genuine security concerns.Das said the government must clearly indicate its willingness to accept the protesters' demands, arguing that there was little value in "meaningless discussions" while thousands of people continued to participate in the agitation. He added that the organisation was still awaiting the government's response.

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta extended her support to students protesting in Delhi over alleged NEET examination irregularities and has appealed to the government to begin a meaningful dialogue with educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk. Taking to X on Tuesday (July 21), the Kal Ho Naa Ho actress shared a message expressing solidarity with the students and Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for more than 20 days as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. In her post, Preity wrote, "I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our youth (sic)." I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Please end your fast Sonam. Your health is as important as this fight. You and the students are fighting for the future of India and for our…— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 21, 2026 She further added, "My heartfelt & unwavering support to every student & to Sonam in this fight to uplift & upgrade our educational system. More power to all of you (sic)." Preity Zinta's post comes as the student movement has gained momentum following the clashes during Monday's Chalo Sansad march, with growing calls for reforms in India's education system.Preity is among several film personalities who have publicly supported the student movement after violence broke out during the Chalo Sansad march. During the protest, Delhi Police detained several demonstrators and used force to disperse crowds at multiple locations, triggering reactions on social media. Elvish Yadav On CJP Protest In Delhi: 'Students Should Not Have Been Subjected To Violence'Actors Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj joined the protesters at Jantar Mantar, while Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Dia Mirza, Sonu Sood, Vir Das, Bhumi Pednekar and Tovino Thomas have also expressed solidarity online. Led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and backed by Wangchuk, the protests have brought together students from across the country demanding a transparent investigation into the alleged NEET irregularities, greater accountability in conducting national entrance examinations, wider education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Wangchuk has repeatedly called on the Centre to engage in dialogue with student representatives and address their concerns through institutional reforms rather than police action. On Monday, the CJP's Chalo Sansad march was stopped as protesters attempted to move towards Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas, lathi charges and anti-riot vehicles to disperse demonstrators at locations including Jantar Mantar, Shastri Bhawan, Rail Bhawan and Connaught Place.

Sonam Wangchuk continues his 24th day hunger strike demanding accountability for the NEET paper leak. Protesters resumed their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, pressing for the education minister's resignation. A recent march to Parliament drew significant support from various personalities and MPs. Allegations of police force against protesters were made by the CJP group. However, Delhi Police rejected these claims as false and misleading information.