Sonam Wangchuk ‘stable and alert’ — Medanta says vital signs within ‘accepted parameters’
Educator-activist Sonam Wangchuk, who broke his 26-day fast last night, is “stable and alert,” Medanta Hospital in Gurugram said on Friday, July 24. Wangchuk ended
Educator-activist Sonam Wangchuk, who broke his 26-day fast last night, is “stable and alert,” Medanta Hospital in Gurugram said on Friday, July 24. Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late on Thursday night in the presence of his wife Gitanjali Angmo, Nadda and Union minister Jitendra Singh at Medanta. “Mr Sonam Wangchuk is being treated by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors at Medanta Hospital Gurugram. He has broken his fast and is presently being fed liquid diet as per the requirements,” the hospital said in the press note. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What reasons did Sonam Wangchuk give for ending his hunger strike? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government regarding key demands, including discussions in Parliament on accountability in the failing examination system.
2 How long did Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike last, and where did it take place? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike lasted for 26 days and took place at the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi. 3 What were the main demands of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during the protests? ⌵ The CJP's main demands included the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for families of suicide victims linked to the NEET paper leak, and assurance against legal action for peaceful protesters. 4 What assurances did the government provide to Sonam Wangchuk after his fast? ⌵ The government assured no legal action against peaceful protesters, compensation for families of deceased children, and a thorough discussion in Parliament regarding accountability in education. 5 What actions did the government announce in response to the NEET paper leak controversy?
⌵ The government announced the establishment of fast-track courts to try paper leak cases and indicated it would prepare stricter laws against such incidents. Medanta said Wangchuk continues to be stable and alert, with vital signs within accepted parameters. “He remains under continuous observation and his clinical parameters are being monitored.” ‘End of hunger... Beginning of accountability’ Earlier this morning, Wangchuk said he decided to call off the fast only after receiving assurances from the government and MPs across parties on his key demands. He said that he extended his fast by two days because negotiations with the Centre were continuing. “End of hunger... Beginning of accountability,” Wangchuk posted on X, sharing a video explaining his decision to end the fast, which he began at the Jantar Mantar on June 28 in support of the Cokroach Janta Party's (CJP) ongoing protest.
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