'End of hunger, beginning of accountability': Sonam Wangchuk on why he called off 26-day fast
A short while ago, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh came here. The top leaders of the Ladakh Apex Body were also present," Wangchuk said.He said the meeting followed support from lawmakers across party lines."Before that, as you all know, around 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties came here and signed a letter requesting me to end my hunger strike. They assured me that the issue of the NEET paper leak and the country's examination system would be discussed in Parliament.
- ▪A short while ago, Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh came here.
- ▪The top leaders of the Ladakh Apex Body were also present," Wangchuk said.He said the meeting followed support from lawmakers across party lines."Before that, as you all know, around 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties
- ▪They assured me that the issue of the NEET paper leak and the country's examination system would be discussed in Parliament.
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HomeNext'End of hunger, beginning of accountability': Sonam Wangchuk on why he called off 26-day fastSonam Wangchuk said that the government assured that families of suicide victims linked to the recent NEET paper leak would receive adequate compensation.Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 08:09:43 ISTEdited by Anita GoswamiPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the Centre and Members of Parliament that the alleged NEET paper leak, accountability in the country's examination system, and compensation for families of suicide victims would be taken up in Parliament. Track the July 24 CJP protests live hereSonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike.
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