Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 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 different 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.”
Prime Minister Modi pledges tougher measures
The development came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that tougher measures against paper leaks would be discussed in the Cabinet meeting on Friday.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that the government has already taken several stringent measures after the paper leakage issue came to light. He added that several people involved were arrested and sent to prison.
PM Modi also said that the government quickly conducted re-testing of 22,000 students and announced the results recently. He added that a draft law would soon be discussed that would provide for fast-track courts and stricter penalties for those involved in leaking papers.
“I have given instructions to the departments today to set up a fast-track court. Today, the departments worked continuously and gave me a draft late at night as well. This draft, which has provisions for fast-track courts and stringent punishments, will be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow. After suggestions from colleagues in the Cabinet, it will be given its final form, and from Monday, the second week of Parliament begins, during which efforts will be made to pass the bill in the House as soon as possible,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi and Abhijit Debaki reacted to Wangchuk’s end quickly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CJP founder Abhijit Debaki reacted after Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi urged Wangchuk to follow medical advice and restore his health.
“I urge Sonam ji to follow her routine as per doctors advice and regain her old weight as soon as possible. I pray that Sonam ji stays healthy,” he wrote.
Debke said he was relieved after Wangchuk ended his hunger strike and thanked him for his “courage and sacrifices.”
“We are relieved and grateful that Mr. Sonam has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you, sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifices. By putting your life on the line, you have awakened the conscience of an entire nation. Your life is far more precious than this country,” he said.
He added that the CJP’s peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue till the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests continue over NEET-UG paper leak
These developments come as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues protests in New Delhi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which has affected over 22 lakh students.
The CJP-led protests began on June 20, demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, education system reforms, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Wangchuk joined the protest on June 28 and began an indefinite hunger strike shortly after.
The CJP called for peaceful nationwide protests on July 24, urging people to hold demonstrations in every district.
(With inputs from PTI)
