After 26 days of an indefinite hunger strike, social activist Sonam Wangchuk has called off his fast following discussions with the Central government. Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital, where he formally ended his fast.

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Wangchuk had begun his hunger strike in support of students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak and demanding accountability and reforms in India's examination system. His protest became one of the key symbols of the ongoing student movement, drawing support from students, civil society groups and citizens across the country.
Following the meeting, the government reportedly assured that the issue of paper leaks and examination reforms would be discussed in Parliament. However, the Centre did not assure the resignation of the Education Minister, which had been one of the demands raised by sections of the protest movement.
Wangchuk appealed to supporters to continue the movement peacefully and remain committed to seeking meaningful reforms in the education system. While his hunger strike has ended, the broader campaign demanding transparency, accountability and stronger safeguards against examination paper leaks is expected to continue