Sonam Wangchuk May Call Off Hunger Strike Monday, Wife Says Condition Must Be Met

Delhi – After three weeks of refusing food and any medical drip, Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike could finally be called off on Monday, according to his wife, Gitanjali Angmo.

Speaking to a gathering of supporters at Jantar Mantar, Angmo said her husband had told her he would end the fast if political leaders agree to meet him at Safdarjung Hospital and give a written commitment that the issue of education‑accountability will be taken up during Parliament’s Monsoon Session, which begins on Monday and runs until mid‑August.

“If they come, sit with Sonam and promise to raise the matter in the Monsoon Session, he will stop his fast tomorrow,” Angmo told the crowd, her voice tinged with both relief and fatigue.

The hunger strike began as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest against what they allege was a leak of the NEET examination paper, demanding a thorough probe and broader reforms in India’s education system. Since then, the movement has swelled, drawing support from opposition leaders, student bodies and ordinary citizens concerned about fairness in competitive exams.

While the activist remains medically stable, Angmo revealed she had petitioned the Delhi High Court to shift him to a private facility, an effort that ultimately failed.

“Sonam’s health is fine. I did everything I could in court, but the order to move him didn’t come through,” she said, adding that doctors at Safdarjung have been monitoring his condition closely.

Angmo also appealed to the thousands planning to join the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march on Monday. She urged participants to keep the protest peaceful, warning that any disruption could undermine the very cause they are fighting for.

“Sonam has asked us to march calmly, to ensure the protest isn’t misused,” she emphasized, her eyes scanning the crowd for nods of agreement.

The CJP has reiterated that the hunger strike will continue until their demands – accountability for the alleged NEET leak, punitive action against those responsible, and systemic changes to make the education system more transparent – are formally tabled in Parliament.

Police officials confirmed that Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after being escorted from the Jantar Mantar site. He remains on a strict fast, refusing any intravenous fluids, and his vitals are being checked twice daily.

The upcoming Monsoon Session, which will see debates on a range of national issues, is now under added scrutiny. Opposition parties have hinted they may raise the education‑accountability demand, but no official statement has been released yet.

As the clock ticks toward Monday, the nation watches to see whether political leaders will step forward, honor the promise, and bring an end to a protest that has captured headlines across the country.