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Sonam Wangchuk Discharged After 26-Day Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike, to visit Rajghat. Demanded education minister's resignation.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 27 July 2026 at 01:25 pm
Sonam Wangchuk Discharged After 26-Day Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, the activist who led a 26-day hunger strike, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital. He will now visit Rajghat to pay his respects to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in the mountains.

Wangchuk's hunger strike was a protest demanding the resignation of the education minister. The strike concluded after successful talks between the Centre and the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJP).

The talks led to a significant outcome, with Dharmendra Pradhan later resigning from his position as education minister. Following his resignation, Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new minister.

Wangchuk's decision to go on a hunger strike was a drastic measure to bring attention to his demands. The strike lasted for 26 days, during which time Wangchuk's health was a major concern.

The conclusion of the hunger strike and the subsequent resignation of the education minister mark a significant victory for Wangchuk and his supporters.

The visit to Rajghat is a symbolic gesture, as Mahatma Gandhi was a strong advocate for non-violent protests and hunger strikes. Wangchuk's actions were inspired by Gandhi's methods of protest.

Wangchuk's protest and the subsequent outcome have sparked a wider conversation about the role of activism and protest in bringing about change.

The resignation of the education minister and the appointment of a new minister are expected to have significant implications for the education sector.

In the coming days, Wangchuk is expected to return to his normal activities, after recovering from the effects of the hunger strike.

The outcome of Wangchuk's hunger strike serves as a reminder of the power of peaceful protest and activism in bringing about change.

For India, the resignation of the education minister and the appointment of a new minister mark a new chapter in the country's education sector. The changes are expected to have far-reaching implications for the sector, and it remains to be seen how the new minister will address the challenges facing the sector.

Frequently asked questions

Why did Sonam Wangchuk go on a hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk went on a hunger strike to demand the resignation of the education minister.

What was the outcome of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

The outcome of the hunger strike was the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as education minister and the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new minister.

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