Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast, Appeals for Peace

Activist  Sonam Wangchuk announced that he has ended his 26-day fast, sharing the update through a social media post on Friday.
Wangchuk said he broke his fast in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh, along with senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh, Ladakh.

Just now in the presence of Union Ministers Sh. JP Nadda, Dr. Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days. Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break… pic.twitter.com/RFCet7Oksy

— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 23, 2026

According to his statement, the decision followed prolonged negotiations on several conditions and came in view of concerns over possible violence in the country. He also revealed that 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties had either visited him or signed letters urging him to end the fast.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike in presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh. pic.twitter.com/AEc5AGs8fo

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 23, 2026

In his message, Wangchuk said he would soon release a separate video explaining the conditions that led to his decision in greater detail.

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:

“The government is positive on not registering… pic.twitter.com/lVSr83Af8y

— BJP (@BJP4India) July 23, 2026

He also appealed to the public to remain vigilant and ensure that no violence takes place anywhere in the country.