NationalFriday, 24 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over NEET paper leak reforms; 65 MPs backed the protest
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after 65 MPs supported his demand for education reforms and action on paper leaks.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 24, 2026, social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, with Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh present.
Key specifics
- Wangchuk said 65 MPs from different political parties had met him or written letters asking him to end the fast.
- The protest was linked to reforms in higher education and action against NEET paper leak cases.
- He said he ended the fast to avoid violence spreading in the country.
- The statement was posted on X on July 23-24, 2026, after 26 days of fasting.
- He thanked those who supported the demand for a stronger response to paper leaks.
Exam lens
Question type: current affairs on social movements and education reform, 26-day fast, 65 MPs, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram. TNPSC may ask who ended the fast and how many MPs supported the appeal.