"Wangchuk ji's decision to end fast reflects his trust in Modi Govt's commitment to students' interests": Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 24
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that social activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his fast after receiving assurances from the government, noting that the decision reflects Wangchuk's trust in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's commitment to the nation's youth.
The Minister informed that BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to address his concerns.
Goyal posted on X, "Sonam Wangchuk ji has ended his fast after my colleagues, Shri @JPNadda ji and Shri @DrJitendraSingh ji met him at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and assured him of the government's commitment to address the concerns. Wangchuk ji's decision to end his fast reflects his trust in the Modi government's commitment to students' interests."
The Union Minister further emphasised the government's unwavering resolve to reform the examination system and protect the future of students.
"The government has time and again reiterated its resolve to act firmly against paper leaks and strengthen examination reforms. The interests of the nation's youth remain a top priority for the government," Goyal added in his post.
Highlighting the vision of the Prime Minister, Goyal warned that those attempting to sabotage the future of the youth would face strict action.
"As PM Modi ji said, India's youth are a force for nation-building, and every culprit operating against the nation's future will be punished," the Minister said.
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.
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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the government engaging with activists constructively. But let's not forget the root causes - paper leaks have plagued our education system for years. Hope this is just the beginning of real reforms, not just a photo op.
Wangchuk ji fasting for 26 days shows his deep commitment to students. I'm relieved he ended it peacefully. The government should now implement concrete measures - stringent punishments for paper leak culprits and better exam security. Har bachche ka sapna amulya hai! ✨
I appreciate the government's response, but I wish they had acted earlier before Wangchuk ji had to resort to a hunger strike. Why do activists have to literally put their lives at risk to get attention for genuine issues? The system needs to be more proactive.
As a student myself, this gives me hope. Paper leaks have shattered so many careers and dreams. PM Modi's vision for youth is clear - we are the nation's builders. Now please ensure no child ever has to suffer such injustice again. Ladakh zindabad! 🇮🇳
Wangchuk ji breaking his fast is a win for dialogue over confrontation. But the real work starts now - the conditions he mentioned need to be transparently shared and implemented. Indian youth deserve nothing less than a corruption-free examination system.
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