Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike; PM Modi assures more stricter actions on paper leaks- top developments

Times of India Published Jul 23, 2026 Reviewed Jul 24, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Union Cabinet would discuss a proposed Bill with stringent provisions against examination paper leaks on Friday, with the intention to introduce it in Parliament during the second week of the Monsoon Session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government had ensured 22 lakh students could attend a re-test following the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after the Indian government assured action on key demands related to student protests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed authorities to establish fast-track courts to ensure swift justice in cases of examination paper leaks.

NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike early Friday after the Centre assured him of action on key demands related to the student protests, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government would bring a new Bill with stringent provisions against examination paper leaks in a late night video.

The proposed legislation, which includes fast-track courts and tougher punishment for offenders, will be discussed by the Union Cabinet on Friday before being introduced in Parliament next week.Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strikeClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike shortly after midnight at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh.

He said the decision followed prolonged negotiations with the government and was taken "in view of possible violence in the country.""Just now in the presence of Union Ministers 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 the fast.

This was done after a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country. Meanwhile I urge you all to stay very vigilant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere," Wangchuk posted on X.Following Wangchuk's announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him a speedy recovery, saying, "I urge Sonam ji to follow his daily routine as advised by the doctors and regain his weight as soon as possible.

He said the proposal would be discussed by the Union Cabinet on Friday and the government would try to get it passed in Parliament next week."The Cabinet will discuss the issue of paper leaks on Friday... On Monday, when the second week of the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, a Bill will be brought with provisions for strong action against paper leaks and we will try to pass it as early as possible," PM Modi said.Calling paper leaks "very painful" for lakhs of students and their families, the Prime Minister said the government had acted swiftly after the alleged NEET-UG paper leak."The guilty have been caught.

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