Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast, released a video message..
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a 26-day hunger strike demanding accountability in the NEET paper leak case and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, finally ended his fast today, July 24th. Sonam Wangchuk shared a photo from the hospital on Instagram, writing, “Just a short while ago, in the presence of Union Minister JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and senior leaders of the Leh-Ladakh Apex Body, I broke my fast after 26 days.” He said, “Earlier, 65 MPs from various political parties had come to meet me or written letters urging me to end my fast. This decision was taken after lengthy discussions on various conditions and in view of the potential for violence in the country.” “Until then, I appeal to all of you to remain vigilant to prevent any kind of violence anywhere.”Sonam Wangchuk, in a video message after breaking his hunger strike, said, “I have received written assurances from them. The ministers have assured me in writing that the government will take concrete steps to prevent paper leaks and that the families of students who committed suicide due to the leak will be adequately compensated.” Reacting to this development, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijit Dipke wrote on Instagram, “We are relieved and happy that Sonam Sir has ended his hunger strike after 26 days. Thank you, Sir, for your extraordinary courage and sacrifice.