Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Government Talks

Sonam Wangchuk, 59, ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 23 after negotiations with the government, announcing the decision on X. He said he stopped to prevent possible violence. The fast at Delhi's Jantar Mantar backed demands for education reforms over recurring exam paper leaks. A day earlier, he had extended the strike indefinitely. He was forcibly removed and hospitalized last Saturday. The resolution hinged on government guarantees regarding treatment of student protesters.