Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After Meeting with Ministers
New Delhi, July 24: Social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late Thursday night after 26 days, following a meeting with Union Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State Jitendra Singh.
Wangchuk began his hunger strike on June 28 in support of the ongoing protest against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak by the Cockroach Public Party (CJP). He was hospitalized at Safdarjung Hospital due to health complications and later transferred to Medanta Hospital on the orders of the Delhi High Court.
On social media platform X, Wangchuk announced, “I have just ended my hunger strike after 26 days in the presence of Union Minister JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and senior leaders of the Leh-Ladakh Supreme Committee. Prior to this, 65 MPs from various political parties had either met me or written to urge me to end my strike. This decision was made considering the potential for violence in the country and after extensive discussions on various conditions. I will elaborate on these conditions in a separate video soon. In the meantime, I urge everyone to remain vigilant to prevent any form of violence.”
Earlier on Thursday night, Prime Minister Modi released a video message on social media, informing the youth, students, and parents about significant steps being taken to address the issue of paper leaks. He stated that a draft related to this matter would be presented in the cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday.
Modi acknowledged that the paper leak is not a trivial issue, causing immense distress to millions of students and their parents. He mentioned that numerous steps have been taken over the past two and a half months to address the situation, including the arrest of the culprits, who are currently in jail. “Our primary responsibility was to ensure that students do not lose a year,” he added.
He emphasized the need for immediate examinations, stating that the government worked diligently to arrange for the exams of at least 2.2 million students in the shortest possible time. Results were announced just 5 to 6 days ago, and reports of successful students across the country have been pouring in. However, he noted that the government is not complacent and has directed departments to prepare drafts for discussion in the cabinet meeting, which will include provisions for fast-track courts and stringent penalties. The aim is to pass this bill in the upcoming session of Parliament starting Monday.
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