Activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has said he will end his ongoing hunger strike by July 20 if any one of three conditions is met. On the opening day of the Monsoon Session, Wangchuk said the Centre should either accept responsibility for recent failures in the education system, including alleged examination paper leaks, or MPs from different political parties should assure him that the issue will be raised in Parliament. If his health does not allow him to travel, he said political leaders could visit him at the hospital and give him the same assurance.
What Did Wangchuk Say In His Social Media Post?
In a post on X, Wangchuk claimed he was posting from what he described as “illegal detention” at Safdarjung Hospital. He alleged that his freedom of movement, speech and communication had been restricted while he remained under medical supervision.
a. If the government takes accountability for the recent failures in the education system, paper leaks, etc or
b. If the leadership of CJP and I reach the doorsteps of Parliament, where MPs and leaders of various parties assure us that they will now take up the issue in the Parliament or
c. If my health or other factors do not permit this, then the MPs and leaders of different parties visit this Hospital and give the above assurance.”
WHEN WILL I END THE FAST….!
Not withstanding my health my fast continues till after the Sansad Chalo March, and will be broken only under the following circumstances… pic.twitter.com/kaOGx2Nk4T— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 20, 2026
Why Is Sonam Wangchuk On Hunger Strike?
Wangchuk has been protesting against alleged failures in the education system, including examination paper leaks. He has also demanded accountability for recent examination controversies and has sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His indefinite hunger strike began on June 28, joining a protest organised by the CJP over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET paper leak controversy.
Wangchuk is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital under medical supervision. Earlier, he reportedly refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and medicines despite repeated counselling from doctors and medical experts.
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that shifting Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital was not arbitrary and was necessary because of his deteriorating health condition. The court observed that every life is precious and said there was no evidence to suggest that force had been used against the activist while moving him to the hospital. The observations came while hearing a petition filed by Wangchuk’s wife, who sought permission to shift him to a private hospital.
