Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk is a famous activist who is on a hunger strike.
He started this strike 23 days ago and is still continuing it.
He is in a hospital in Delhi.
He wants the government to let young protesters talk to the people in charge in the Parliament.
He also wants the Education Minister to step down and for the government to take action on the issues the protesters are raising.
His wife says that many young people support this movement, showing that there are big problems with the education system.
Sonam will only stop his hunger strike if the government meets his demands.
Doctors say his health is stable but he has low blood sugar and needs to be monitored closely.
Sonam Wangchuk is on the 23rd day of his hunger strike, continuing it to demand that youth leaders meet with parliamentarians or that he be allowed to meet them at the hospital.
He praised the protesters for maintaining peace and urged the government to allow them to present their grievances before Parliament.
Wangchuk's wife, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, stated that he will end his fast only if the government meets three key demands: the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, assurances from Cabinet ministers and MPs to address education issues in Parliament, and government action on the protesters' memorandum.
The protesters' demands include addressing the alleged NEET paper leak and improving the condition of government schools.
An estimated 25 lakh young people are supporting the movement, indicating widespread concerns about the education system and governance.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, climate activist and education reformer
- What
- Continuation of hunger strike
- When
- As of July 20, 2026 (23rd day of hunger strike)
- Where
- Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
- Why
- To demand that youth leaders be allowed to meet parliamentarians or to meet them at the hospital, and to address the treatment of peacefully protesting youth
Protesters and Activists
Government and Police
Handling of Protests
Protesters and Activists
Protesters and activists demand peaceful dialogue and government accountability for education issues.
Government and Police
Police enforce law and order, sometimes using force to disperse protests.
Education Minister's Resignation
Protesters and Activists
Protesters and activists demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
Government and Police
The government has not publicly responded to the demand for the minister's resignation.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Current Location
- Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 23 days (as of July 20, 2026)
- Key Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, assurance from Cabinet ministers and MPs to address education issues in Parliament, and government action on protesters' memorandum
- Protesters' Support
- Estimated 25 lakh young people
- Protest Issues
- Alleged NEET paper leak, improving government schools
- Medical Condition
- Stable but with low blood sugar, dehydration, and pancytopenia
- Medical Treatment
- Oral rehydration therapy and potassium supplements; refusing IV fluids
Sources
'Will Continue My Fast': Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike, Demands MPs Hear Student Protesters
'I will continue my fast': Sonam Wangchuk's handwritten note from hospital; wife lists three conditions
Wangchuk to continue his hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, continues to refuse IV fluids: Safdarjung Hospital
Wangchuk continues to refuse IV fluids, doctors monitor low blood sugar
Sonam Wangchuk health update: Activist's condition stable; low blood sugar and dehydration remain concerns, says hospital
Wangchuk continues fast; hospital says blood sugar low
No mention of Pradhan's resignation: Sonam Wangchuk reveals when he will end his fast
