PM Modi urges Sonam Wangchuk to regain health after ending his 26-day hunger strike

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished activist Sonam Wangchuk a speedy recovery and urged him to follow medical advice after he ended his 26day hunger strikeThe Prime Ministers message came hours after Wangchuk concluded his fast at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh doctors and members of his familyPM Modi wishes Wangchuk good healthIn a post on X Prime Minister Modi appealed to Wangchuk to prioritise his health following the prolonged hunger strikeldquoI urge Sonam ji to follow the doctorsrsquo advice in his daily routine and regain his old weight as soon as possible I pray to the Almighty for his good healthrdquo the Prime Minister wrote Wangchuk66 GitanjaliAngmomdash Narendra Modi narendramodi July 23 2026Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike for 26 days drawing national attention and prompting appeals from political leaders civil society organisations and education activists for him to end the fastHunger strike ends after government engagementSonam Wangchuk broke his fast at Safdarjung Hospital after discussions with the Centre The event was attended by Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh along with leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh medical professionals and members of his familyThe conclusion of the fast followed several rounds of discussions between government representatives and those associated with the protestEarlier Wangchuk had said that around 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or signed letters urging him to end his hunger strike expressing concern over his health and the possibility of unrestCentre prepares antipaper leak legislationMeanwhile Prime Minister Modi announced that the Centre has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter legal provisions and enhanced punishment for examination paper leak casesAccording to the Prime Minister the proposed legislation will be discussed at the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday before being introduced in Parliament during the second week of the ongoing Monsoon SessionThe government has said the Bill is intended to strengthen the legal framework against examination fraud and ensure stricter action against those involved in paper leak casesWangchuk cites negotiations before ending fastWangchuk said his decision to end the hunger strike followed prolonged negotiations over the demands raised during the protestHe noted that discussions focused on ensuring a peaceful resolution and stressed the importance of avoiding violence under all circumstancesThe activists hunger strike had attracted support from leaders across political parties student organisations and civil society groups making it one of the longest highprofile protests in recent yearsProtest draws national attentionThe 26day hunger strike sparked a nationwide debate on examination reforms accountability and governance It also generated widespread public support with several political leaders and social organisations urging Wangchuk to end the fast in view of his deteriorating health