'There is such a thing as optics too': Opposition reacts to Sonam Wangchuk ending hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, at Medanta Hospital in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh.
The strike supported students protesting alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities and demanded accountability from the Centre.
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the decision, calling Wangchuk's life important for the nation.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut questioned the circumstances, suggesting it should have ended by a beaten girl at Jantar Mantar.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra thanked Wangchuk but said the Centre's assurances were insufficient, calling for education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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