Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike

What the report says

Al Jazeera reported that Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has called off a hunger strike after 26 days. The protest was linked to leaks involving medical entrance examinations, an issue that has drawn concern because such tests can determine access to highly competitive professional education in India.

According to the report, Wangchuk ended the fast after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to establish fast-track courts to prosecute people connected to the leaks. The Al Jazeera item was published on July 24, 2026, and identified the proposed courts as the key government response preceding the end of the protest.

The publisher’s available text does not provide further detail on where Wangchuk held the hunger strike, which specific examination leaks were at issue, how many people may be investigated, or when the fast-track courts might begin operating. It also does not state whether any formal legal order had already been issued at the time of publication.

By general context, exam leaks in India can become major public controversies because millions of students compete for limited seats, and alleged breaches can undermine confidence in admissions systems. Wangchuk, widely known as an Indian education reformer and activist, has used public protest methods before, but the specific development reported here is the end of this 26-day fast following Modi’s stated promise of expedited legal proceedings.