Sonam Wangchuk May End His Hunger Strike on Monday – Only If Politicians Promise a Parliamentary Debate

New Delhi – After three weeks of refusing food and even a drip, Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike may finally draw to a close. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, told reporters on Sunday that the activist will stop fasting on Monday – provided that political leaders meet him at Safdarjung Hospital and give a written assurance that the issue of education accountability will be discussed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Speaking to a crowd of supporters at Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been staging its protest against the alleged NEET paper leak, Angmo said her husband had set a clear condition: “If parties come, listen and promise to raise the matter in the Monsoon Session, I will end the fast tomorrow.” The statement seemed to echo Wangchuk’s own messages circulated through the CJP’s social media channels.

While the demand may sound straightforward, it carries weight. The Monsoon Session, which kicks off on Monday and runs until mid‑August, is the first chance for Parliament to address the mounting calls for transparency in the education system, an issue that has ignited student protests across the country.

Angmo also used the platform to urge participants of the upcoming ‘Chalo Sansad’ march – scheduled for the same day – to keep the demonstration peaceful. “Sonam has asked all of us to march calmly and ensure the protest is not hijacked,” she said, adding that the movement’s credibility rests on disciplined action.

On the health front, the family’s anxieties appear to have eased. “Sonam’s health is perfectly fine,” Angmo affirmed, noting that she had even approached the Delhi High Court to secure a transfer to a private facility, a request that was ultimately denied. The activist remains in Safdarjung Hospital, where he continues his fast without any medical infusion.

The CJP and its supporters have been pressing for three main things: an inquiry into the alleged NEET paper leak, punitive action against anyone found responsible, and broader reforms to make the education system more accountable. Over the past weeks, opposition leaders and student bodies have voiced solidarity, while the Delhi High Court has periodically reviewed Wangchuk’s medical reports.

If the promised meeting and assurance materialise, it could mark a turning point not only for Wangchuk’s personal protest but also for the larger debate on education reforms that has captured national attention.