"End of Hunger, Beginning of Accountability": Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central Government and Members of Parliament from across political parties regarding reforms in India's examination system.

END OF HUNGER... BEGINNING OF ACCOUNTABILITY...!
Sonam Wangchuk ends his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and members of parliament of all political parties that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system will be discussed on the… pic.twitter.com/0C9YX5VlsL

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According to Wangchuk, the government assured that the issue of accountability in the country's examination system would be discussed in Parliament. The assurance comes amid nationwide concerns following the recent NEET examination paper leak controversy.

The government also assured that adequate compensation would be provided to the families of students who died by suicide in connection with the NEET paper leak incident. Additionally, it stated that no legal action would be taken against students and youth who participated in peaceful protests over the issue.

Wangchuk described the end of his fast as the beginning of a renewed focus on accountability, emphasizing that meaningful reforms in the examination system remain the ultimate goal. His hunger strike had drawn widespread public attention and support from students, civil society groups and political leaders across the country

Mr. Sonam Wangchuk has ended his fast after Union Ministers Shri JP Nadda and Shri Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and assured him of the government's commitment to address the concerns.

Shri JP Nadda said:

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