Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk Sets Condition for Ending Fast
Sonam Wangchuk is a famous activist who has been on a hunger strike since June 28, 2026.
He wants the government to promise that no one who protested against the NEET exam paper leak will be punished.
He also wants the government to help the families of students who died because of the exam leak.
Some important government leaders visited him and talked about his demands.
Many other important people also asked him to stop his hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk says he will stop his hunger strike only if the government promises not to punish the protesters.
He also wants the government to be fair and kind to the protesters in the future.
Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite fast since June 28, 2026.
He demands no legal action against protesters who participated in the movement over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited him and assured him that the government would consider his demands.
Wangchuk thanked the ministers and appealed to the government to ensure no excessive force is used against demonstrators.
He will end his fast only if the government publicly assures that no protesters will face legal consequences.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, protesters, Members of Parliament
- What
- Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite fast and demands for no legal action against protesters
- When
- June 28, 2026 to July 22, 2026
- Where
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, India
- Why
- To ensure no legal action against protesters and to address the alleged NEET paper leak
Protesters and Activists
Government
Legal Action Against Protesters
Protesters and Activists
No legal action should be taken against protesters who participated in the movement.
Government
The government may consider legal action against protesters to maintain law and order.
Compensation for Affected Families
Protesters and Activists
Adequate compensation should be provided to the families of students who died by suicide due to the examination paper leak.
Government
The government is considering the demands but has not yet committed to specific compensation.
Accountability and Resignation
Protesters and Activists
There should be a meaningful discussion in Parliament to ensure accountability, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government
The government is open to discussions but has not committed to any specific actions regarding accountability.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Fast Started
- June 28, 2026
- Ministers Visited
- JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2026
- Key Demand
- No legal action against protesters
- MPs Supporting
- 65
Sources
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