Wangchuk concluded his fast on July 24 after the government assured reforms related to examinations, compensation for victims, and protection for protesters. The hunger strike had become a focal point in the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak.
AND FINALLY....
— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 27, 2026
I'm being discharged from the hospital. Will be going to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and then back to the mountains.
Thank you all and BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful team of doctors and staff at Medanta Hospital Gurgaon. pic.twitter.com/BBp5k6JY9X
He was admitted to Medanta Hospital on July 21 after losing more than 10 kg during the prolonged fast. On Monday, he was discharged in a stable and alert condition, with doctors confirming that his vital signs were normal.
Supporters celebrated the conclusion of the fast, describing the protest as a key factor behind Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and the continued demand for accountability in the NEET-UG paper leak case. At the same time, some have questioned whether the assurances provided will lead to deeper and lasting changes.
The conclusion of Wangchuk's hunger strike and his discharge from the hospital mark an important moment in the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, while calls for accountability and meaningful reforms continue.
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