Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Ends Fast After Government Assurance
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, ended his 26-day hunger strike in Delhi after receiving a written assurance from the government regarding the NEET exam issue.
He had been protesting to support students who were upset about alleged exam leaks.
Some people criticized him, saying he made a deal with the government, but he denied these claims.
The government is taking time to consider the demand for the resignation of the Education Minister.
Protests are happening in Delhi and other places, and some metro stations were closed for security reasons.
The police used force to control the protests, and some journalists were injured in Kolkata.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving a written assurance from the government.
He rejected allegations of making a deal with the government, emphasizing his sincere protest.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
18 Delhi metro stations were closed due to protests, and additional security was deployed.
Protests spread to other cities, with clashes and police action reported in Kolkata.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Cockroach Janta Party, Protesters
- What
- End of a 26-day hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk, protests over NEET exam irregularities
- When
- Friday, July 25, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To demand justice for students and reforms in the competitive examination framework
Protesters and Activists
Government and Critics
Motives Behind the Protest
Protesters and Activists
Protesters and activists believe the government is not addressing the issues of exam irregularities and student protests sincerely.
Government and Critics
Critics and some government supporters question the motives of the protesters, suggesting they are politically motivated.
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters and Activists
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities.
Government and Critics
The government seeks more time to consider the demand, indicating a willingness to address concerns but not necessarily agreeing to the resignation.
- Duration of Fast
- 26 days
- Weight Lost
- 11 kilograms
- Location of Fast
- Delhi
- Government Assurance
- Written assurance from Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh
- Protest Locations
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and other cities
- Metro Stations Closed
- 18 stations in Delhi
- Additional Security
- 10 additional companies of CRPF deployed in Delhi
- Injured Journalists
- Treated in Kolkata hospital
Sources
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