'I'll Continue My Fast': Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike On Day 23
'I'll Continue My Fast': Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike On Day 23 Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 18:56 IST Hours after
'I'll Continue My Fast': Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike On Day 23 Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 18:56 IST Hours after Union Minister JP Nadda met protesters' representatives, Sonam Wangchuk announced he would continue his hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk to continue hunger strike Activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike, which entered Day 23, saying he was moved by the peaceful conduct of protesting students. In a handwritten note shared on X, Wangchuk said he would continue fasting until student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians at Sansad Bhavan or he is permitted to meet them in the hospital. He urged the government and police to resolve the situation by allowing students to present their grievances before Parliament and expressed hope that accountability in the education system would be ensured.
He expressed hope that the government would “fix accountability of the education minister before that". Wangchuk said he was “touched and moved by how the youth have held on to peace despite provocation" and appealed to both the government and the police to resolve the issue by simply allowing students to present their grievances before Parliament, either on Monday or the following day. He also voiced confidence that the protesters would continue to maintain peace, writing, “I’m sure the young protesters will show the same patience and tolerance tomorrow as they did today." The activist has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability over alleged failures in the education system, including examination paper leaks. His protest has drawn support from students, youth groups and civil society organisations across the country.
This came hours after Union Minister JP Nadda met the representatives of protesters. “This morning, for the first time, a proposal came from the protesters to hold talks with the government, and our discussions have been ongoing since 11:50 AM. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. An initial verbal discussion was held in detail with their delegation, and they submitted a written petition to me around 4 PM. I have requested all the protesters to end their sit-in and assist the administration in restoring normalcy," wrote Nadda on X. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom.
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