Jul 24, 2026 3:44 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his hunger strike after meeting Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike since June 28 and ended the protest at Medanta Hospital, according to the information provided.
The development comes as protests over the alleged NEET paper leak continue in New Delhi. A demonstration led by CJP at Jantar Mantar entered its 35th day on Friday, with protesters continuing to demand accountability over the examination controversy.
According to the information available, the Union government on Thursday said it would establish fast-track courts to expedite the handling of paper leak cases. The announcement was made amid continued public criticism over the conduct of competitive examinations.
The protests have also renewed attention on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters have demanded his resignation, while supporters have pointed to his role in leading a student movement against an alleged paper leak in Odisha in 1997. Connect Newsroom has not independently verified the historical claim.



