Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Congress MP Criticizes Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike End
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, ended his 26-day hunger strike after the government gave written promises to meet his demands.
These promises included not taking legal action against student protesters, giving money to those affected by the NEET exam leak, and talking about changes in education in Parliament.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticized Wangchuk, saying he ended the strike because of a personal deal with the government.
However, Wangchuk's wife explained that the strike ended because the government agreed to their demands.
Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, supported Wangchuk's decision, saying his health is important for the country.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticized Sonam Wangchuk for ending his 26-day hunger strike, alleging a personal deal with the government.
Wangchuk's wife, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, stated that the strike ended due to written assurances from the government on key demands.
The government assured no FIRs against student protesters, compensation for NEET victims, and discussions on educational reforms in Parliament.
BJP president J.P. Nadda, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, and 65 Opposition MPs were involved in the assurances.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed Wangchuk's decision, emphasizing his health and importance to the nation.
- Who
- Congress MP Imran Masood, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal
- What
- Criticism of Sonam Wangchuk ending his hunger strike and the government's assurances on key demands
- When
- The hunger strike ended after 26 days, with recent developments occurring in the past few days
- Where
- The protest took place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi
- Why
- Wangchuk ended his strike due to written assurances from the government on key demands, while Masood criticized the decision, alleging a personal deal with the government
Congress MP Imran Masood
Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters
Motivation for Ending the Strike
Congress MP Imran Masood
Masood alleges that Wangchuk ended his hunger strike due to a personal deal with the government, questioning the absence of students in the decision-making process.
Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters
Wangchuk's wife, Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, states that the strike ended because the government provided written assurances on key demands, including no FIRs against student protesters and discussions on educational reforms.
- Duration of Hunger Strike
- 26 days
- Key Demands Met
- No FIRs against student protesters, compensation for NEET victims, discussion on educational reforms in Parliament
- Government Representatives Involved
- BJP president J.P. Nadda, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, and 65 Opposition MPs
- Support from Opposition Leaders
- Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha and 16 MPs visited the protest site
- Aam Aadmi Party's Response
- Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the decision, emphasizing Wangchuk's health and importance to the nation