Sonam Wangchuk has denied claims that he struck a “deal” with the government to end his 26-day hunger strike.
Social activist Sonam Wangchuk asked his critics on Friday if he still needed to “prove” his sincerity after fasting for 26 days, strongly denying claims that he had struck a “deal” with the government to end his hunger strike.
“Do I need to prove my honesty?” Wangchuk replied
In a video message shared on social media, Wangchuk said he was disturbed by allegations that he had compromised with the government. He shared the video on X, writing: “After 26 days of starvation, do I need proof of my honesty!!!” He urged people to watch the full 22-minute video he posted on YouTube before drawing conclusions and helping spread his message.
“Do I need a certificate of good conduct after 26 days of hunger strike?” He wrote on the video.
“Physically, I had to fight and take another hit, while lying on the ground. The strength that was inside me for 22 days forced me to get out of there,” Wangchuk said in the video.
He added: “I say sadly, but since the morning people have been calling me or showing flyers saying that you are being interrogated.”
Responding to the “deal” allegations, he asked why he stayed hungry for 26 days in the “hot weather of Delhi” if the trade or deal had to lead to an “exchange or deal”.
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The congressman’s statements raise controversy
Earlier in the day, Congressman Imran Masood compared Wangchuk to social activist Anna Hazare, claiming that he had struck a “personal” deal with the government.
We call it Anna Hazare Part 2, Masood said, “It’s Anna (social activist Anna Hazare) Part 2. For 12 years, Anna remained silent, and now Sonam Wangchuk will remain silent. You were making a deal with the government yesterday, at that time, were there any students there? What is there but your personal deal with the government?”
He also wondered why no students, only people from Ladakh, were present during Wangchuk’s meeting with the government.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Debki responded, saying: “This protest belongs to the youth of the nation, not the opposition parties. This movement will not weaken.”
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, “Congress has crossed all limits, the way they insulted Sonam Wangchuk. Rahul Gandhi never went to Sonam Wangchuk, he was out on vacation for 21 days and never cared about the students or their protest. Today, when the government spoke to the protesters, and spoke to Sonam Wangchuk, he ended his fast and agreed to his demand that there should be a discussion in Parliament. Rahul is running away from the discussion and is making MPs They mistreat Sonam Wangchuk He added: “They are already very upset that they are not getting credit… The Prime Minister is committed to the students’ cause. He has been the one who has consistently fought for their fast-track courts, anti-copying law, ensuring NEET exam is conducted properly, and procedures in the Education Ministry.”
He also said: “But look at the Congress party. In their states the papers are leaked, but they do not fire even a staff member, and they do not take any action. And now they are abusing Sonam Wangchuk, insulting him because they want to get credit. It is a credit battle, not a battle between students and students.”
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How did Wangchuk end his fast?
Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike late Thursday night at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. Sharing a picture from the hospital on
He added: “Earlier, 65 Members of Parliament from various political parties visited me or signed letters urging me to break the fast. This was done after long negotiations on various circumstances and in view of possible violence in the country. I will explain the circumstances in detail in a separate video very soon. At the same time, I urge you all to remain extremely vigilant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere.”
He said he ended his fast after the government assured him that no action would be taken against those peacefully protesting at Jantar Mantar and those who marched to Parliament on July 20.
Khushi Arora is a content producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US bureau, covering everything happening in the US, maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across the board. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored various verticals including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English literature, Khushi blends meticulous research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that transcend the headlines and bringing clarity and authenticity to every piece she writes. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and loves having long conversations about books, movies, and everything in between.Read more
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