In brief
India's veteran activist Sonam Wangchuk concluded a 26‑day hunger strike in support of youth‑led protests calling for education reforms. He announced on X that the strike ended after negotiations on several conditions designed to avert potential violence. Wangchuk, 59, had lost 11 kg during the fast and was taken to hospital after being forcibly removed from a Delhi protest venue. The strike supported the Cockroach Janta Party and pressed for the resignation of the education minister. Officials say the agreement also includes a pledge not to use force against protesters.
India's activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a hunger strike after 26 days of fasting in support of youth‑led protesters demanding education reforms.
In a post on X, Wangchuk – better known as 'Sonam sir' – said he did so 'after a long negotiation on various conditions' and to avert 'possible violence in the country'.
Wangchuk, 59, had lost 11kg (24lb) during the fast and was still alive. He was forcibly removed from a protest venue in Delhi last Saturday and taken to hospital.
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By Jaroslav Lukiv, BBC News
