Regain old weight as soon as possible: PM Modi to Sonam Wangchuk as he ends his 26-day hunger strike
New Delhi, July 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Sonam Wangchuk to follow his routine as per the doctor's advice and regain his old weight as soon as possible. This comes after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast after 26 days.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I urge Sonam ji to follow his routine as per the doctors' advice and regain his old weight as soon as possible."
"I pray to the Lord that Sonam ji remains healthy," he added.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days on Friday in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh at Medanata hospital.
In a post on X, Wangchuk said that the step has been taken after a long negotiation on various conditions and 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 in 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. I will explain the conditions in detail in a separate video very soon. meanwhile urge you all to stay very vitillant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhere," Wangchuk said.
Earlier, PM Modi on Thursday promised that "more strict" action would be taken against paper leaks as the CJP-led protests continue over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
In a self-recorded video shared on X, the Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet will take up a draft Bill providing for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishment for offenders. he said, "I have issued directions to departments to set up Fast-Track Courts."
The Opposition has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the controversy triggering protests inside and outside the House.
Along with the video, the Prime Minister wrote, "More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow's Cabinet!"
In the video, Modi said, "Friends, I know that paper leaks are not an ordinary matter. For lakhs of students and their parents, it is extremely painful. And that is why, in the last two and a half months since the paper leak incidents, several major steps have been taken. The culprits have been caught; they are currently in jail," he said.
PM said, "Our most important responsibility was to ensure that a whole year for the students is not wasted. It was very important to conduct the exams immediately. The government used its full strength to arrange exams for nearly 22 lakh students in the shortest possible time. And just five or six days ago, on the 19th, the results were also announced. News of the happiness of successful students is coming from all over the country."
Stressing that the government was not stopping there, PM Modi said, "However, we are not among those who are satisfied with just that. And therefore, today I have issued directions to the departments to set up Fast-Track Courts. The departments worked tirelessly and, late last night, provided me with a draft. This draft, which includes provisions for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishments, will be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some sense! 26 days without food is extreme. Modi ji's concern shows he cares for every citizen, even those protesting. Hope Wangchuk recovers fully and both sides find a middle ground. Ladakh's development and cultural preservation both matter.
I appreciate PM's personal touch, but this seems like a distraction from the NEET paper leak issue. Why mix two different topics in one article? Students are still waiting for justice for the exam mess. Fast-track courts are welcome, but we need accountability first. 🤔
Sonam Wangchuk is a true patriot—he ended his fast to prevent violence, not because of pressure. That takes courage. PM Modi's concern for his health is heartening, but I hope the government delivers on the promises made to the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh. Static on paper leaks won't help either.
A balanced approach from both sides—Wangchuk showed restraint, Modi showed compassion. But the real test is implementation. Ladakh needs constitutional safeguards, and students need exam reforms. Let's see if the Cabinet delivers on fast-track courts and more. Actions speak louder than tweets.
Interesting how this article combines two separate stories. The PM's concern for Wangchuk's health is genuine, but the NEET paper leak issue is a massive crisis affecting millions. I'm glad at least some progress is being made with fast-track courts. India needs systemic change, not just personal appeals.
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