Renowned activist Sonam Wangchuk officially ended his grueling 26-day hunger strike early Thursday morning at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The conclusion of his protest was marked by the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, who were seen assisting the 59-year-old as he broke his fast. Wangchuk, who began his protest on June 28 at Jantar Mantar, had been advocating for transparency and accountability in India's education system following widespread reports of NEET paper leaks. His commitment to the cause brought national attention to the plight of students who have faced significant distress due to exam cancellations and systemic mismanagement.

The activist’s decision to end his fast coincides with the government’s recent pledge to overhaul the examination process. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the controversy, labeling the issue as a matter of great concern and promising that the Union Cabinet would soon implement stricter legislative measures to curb paper leaks. In addition to expressing his well-wishes for Wangchuk’s recovery, the Prime Minister announced that a new bill aimed at fortifying exam security will be introduced in Parliament next week. While Wangchuk’s physical protest has concluded, the movement he helped spearhead remains a significant catalyst for the ongoing national conversation regarding educational reform.