Sonam Wangchuk has broken his fast, says co-convenor Leh Apex Body

Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast on Friday (July 24, 2026), said Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of the Leh Apex Body. He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers, Mr. Dorjay said.He broke the fast on certain conditions. The government gave a written assurance that cases against students would be taken back if they were not violent, said Mr. Dorjay. The government also gave a written assurance that they will consider compensation for suicide victims, he said.Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday urged supporters of the ongoing students’ movement to remain peaceful, saying he was pained by reports that “anti-social elements” were trying to provoke violence elsewhere while the protest at Jantar Mantar remained “peaceful”.Marking the 26th day of his indefinite hunger strike,…

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