Sonam Wangchuk discharged after hunger strike

Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday, July 27, 2026, concluding a six-day stay for treatment following a prolonged hunger strike. After his release, Wangchuk and his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, visited Rajghat in New Delhi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before he returned to his home in Ladakh.

Wangchuk announced his discharge on social media, expressing gratitude to the medical staff. The hospital stated he was treated under an integrated protocol and was stable at the time of discharge. His hospitalization followed a 26-day indefinite fast that began on June 28 as part of a broader protest movement centered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

The protests were sparked by allegations of irregularities, including a question paper leak, in the NEET medical entrance examination and other competitive exams. Students across India demanded transparent investigations and systemic reforms. The movement gained national prominence when Wangchuk joined, with his hunger strike drawing support from students, civil society groups, and opposition political parties.

The situation escalated on July 20 during a "Sansad Chalo" march toward...