Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast; India's CWG Athlete Quota Reduced
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, ended his 26-day hunger strike after talks with the government.
He was protesting against exam paper leaks and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
The government promised a new law to tackle the issue but did not agree to the resignation.
Meanwhile, India's athlete quota for the Commonwealth Games was reduced from 16 to 11 due to anti-doping rule violations and changes in the Games' program.
The government is also taking steps to address the concerns of the protesters, including setting up fast-track courts to punish those responsible for exam paper leaks.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after negotiations with the government.
The government promised a new law to tackle exam paper leaks but did not agree to the resignation of the Education Minister.
India's athlete quota for the Commonwealth Games was reduced from 16 to 11 due to anti-doping rule violations and changes in the Games' program.
The government is setting up fast-track courts to punish those responsible for exam paper leaks.
Protesters continue to demand the resignation of the Education Minister and strict action against exam paper leaks.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Union Ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Indian athletes Arun Kumar and Dilbagh Singh.
- What
- Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike; India's athlete quota for the Commonwealth Games was reduced; government promises a new law to tackle exam paper leaks.
- When
- The hunger strike ended at around 12:45 am on Friday; the Commonwealth Games are currently ongoing.
- Where
- The hunger strike took place at Jantar Mantar; the Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow.
- Why
- Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast due to concerns about possible violence; India's athlete quota was reduced due to anti-doping rule violations and changes in the Games' program.
Protesters' Demands
Government's Response
Hunger Strike and Protests
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action against exam paper leaks.
Government's Response
Government agrees to end the fast and promises a new law to tackle exam paper leaks, but does not address the resignation demand.
Government's Approach
Protesters' Demands
Protesters criticize the government for being slow to respond to their concerns.
Government's Response
Government takes steps to address the issue, including fast-track courts and a new law, but maintains that the Education Minister will not resign.
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Activist who ended a 26-day hunger strike.
- J P Nadda
- Union Minister present during the end of the hunger strike.
- Jitendra Singh
- Union Minister present during the end of the hunger strike.
- Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister of India who announced a new law to tackle exam paper leaks.
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Union Education Minister facing calls for resignation.
- Commonwealth Games
- Event where India's athlete quota was reduced from 16 to 11.
- Arun Kumar
- Judoka removed from the Indian contingent for anti-doping rule violations.
- Dilbagh Singh
- Weightlifter withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games.