Sonam Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurance; CJP vows to continue protest, seeks PM's resignation

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after the Centre assured him that several of his key demands would be addressed. Wangchuk announced the decision after Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around midnight and conveyed the government's assurances. "Just now, in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda, Dr Jitendra Singh and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh, I finally broke my fast after 26 days," Wangchuk posted on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the development, urging Wangchuk to follow medical advice and regain his health. "I urge Sonam ji to follow his daily routine as advised by the doctors and regain his weight as soon as possible.

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