Activist Sonam Wangchuk stated that he would call off his hunger strike if the government acknowledges its responsibility for recent shortcomings in the education system, which include incidents of paper leaks. In a post on X, he specified three conditions that must be met for him to end the fast, stressing the importance of accountability from the governmental authorities.

WHEN WILL I END THE FAST….!
Not withstanding my health my fast continues till after the Sansad Chalo March, and will be broken only under the following circumstances… pic.twitter.com/kaOGx2Nk4T

— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 20, 2026

Wangchuk highlighted that he would also consider ending his hunger strike if he, along with the leadership of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), receives assurances from Members of Parliament regarding the discussion of education accountability during the ongoing Monsoon Session. The session began on Monday, July 20, and he expressed the hope that this critical issue would feature prominently on the parliamentary agenda.

Additionally, he mentioned a third condition related to health constraints. If his health deteriorates or other factors prevent his continued protest, he requested that political leaders visit him at Safdarjung Hospital to provide the aforementioned assurance.

Wangchuk’s Support System and Ongoing Protests

Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, underscored that her husband would conclude his hunger strike if political leaders engage with him at the hospital and commit to raising the issue of education accountability in Parliament. She articulated that the primary focus of this parliamentary session should be on education reforms and accountability.

Angmo further expressed the urgency of addressing educational issues, stating that if accountability is not established through parliamentary discussions, Wangchuk would persist with his fast. Despite spending two days in the hospital, he has not ended his protest. The circumstances have drawn considerable public attention around the need for reforms in the education system.

In light of this situation, security measures have been enhanced outside Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where the CJP organisation is leading protests. Police personnel have been deployed to monitor activities in the area, as the group has called for a march to Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session.

Authorities Respond to Potential March to Parliament

Reports suggest that the Cockroach Janata Party intends to march to Parliament to advocate for educational reforms and accountability. However, it has been noted that the organisation has yet to formally approach the Delhi Police to obtain the necessary clearance for the planned march. This raises questions about the logistics and potential implications of the protest on parliamentary proceedings.

The march was initially announced by Wangchuk before he was admitted to the hospital on the morning of July 19. His hospitalization brought additional attention to the ongoing struggles within the educational sector and the broader demands for reform that activists are pushing for. The continuing protests highlight dissatisfaction with the current state of education in India.

As the Monsoon Session unfolds, the connection between political accountability and educational reform becomes more apparent, with Wangchuk’s actions aiming to galvanise both public and governmental attention towards these critical themes. The coming days will be pivotal in determining whether the demands for educational accountability are addressed in the parliamentary discourse.

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