- Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, stating he did not cut any deal with the government, despite accusations to the contrary.
- In a video statement, Wangchuk questioned, "Do I still need to prove my sincerity?" referring to the skepticism surrounding his decision to end the hunger strike.
- He ended the fast around 12:30 a.m. in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who served him soup to conclude the strike.
- Wangchuk expressed concern for the future of young people facing legal issues, stating, "the future of these young people is more important" than his hunger strike.
Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, amid concerns for his health, having lost 11 kg. He denied making any deals with the government, stating, "If a bargain had to be made, would someone have to stay hungry for 26 days?"1
Wangchuk ended his fast at 12:30 a.m. in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who served him soup. He expressed frustration over social media criticism regarding the circumstances of his fast's conclusion, questioning, "Do I still need to prove sincerity?"3
Despite ending his hunger strike, Wangchuk's health remains a concern, as he stated, "Muscles are gone, and irreversible damage to my organs and brain has reached almost the verge of happening." He emphasized the need for justice for students affected by government actions, recalling the arrests following the Ladakh incident on September 24, 2025.
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka supported Wangchuk's decision, noting, "His health had been deteriorating quite a bit for the last four-five days." Ranka highlighted that while Wangchuk's hunger strike ended, their protest continues, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
“Wangchuk lost 11 kg and suffered irreversible organ and brain damage, stating from Medanta Hospital where he remains under observation. Meanwhile, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said their protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, and expressed support for Wangchuk's decision.”
