Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Fast Continues Amid Government Talks
Wangchuk is on a hunger strike to demand that the government promise not to take legal action against students who are protesting.
The government ministers visited him in the hospital and said they would think about his demands, but Wangchuk wants a written promise before he stops his fast.
He is waiting for this promise to end his protest.
Wangchuk is on a hunger strike demanding protection for protesting students.
Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited him in the hospital.
The ministers verbally assured positive consideration of his demands.
Wangchuk insists on a written assurance before ending his fast.
The fast continues as the written assurance is pending.
- Who
- Wangchuk and Union Ministers JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- What
- Ongoing protest and fast by Wangchuk
- When
- Current status as of the latest communication
- Where
- Location not specified, but involves government officials and a hospital visit
- Why
- Wangchuk is demanding a written assurance to protect protesting students from legal action.
Protesters' Demands
Government's Stance
Legal Protection for Protesters
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand a written assurance from the government to protect them from legal action.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet provided a clear written assurance but has verbally assured positive consideration of demands.
- Protester
- Wangchuk
- Union Ministers Involved
- JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Key Demand
- Protection from legal action for protesting students
- Current Status
- Fast continues pending written assurance