did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has released a video clarifying that he did not reach a deal with the government to end his 26-day hunger strike. He stated that his decision was motivated by fears of a crackdown on student protesters and the need to protect young activists from further legal repercussions.
After being criticised by several social media users for ending his hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers, activist Sonam Wangchuk released a long video message on Friday (July 24, 2026) where he asserted that he “did not cut any deal” with the government and ended the fast as he feared a crackdown against students and protestors at Jantar Mantar.
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