Jantar Mantar Protest Live Updates: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast Following Govt Assurance, CJP To Continue Protest

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day indefinite hunger strike following assurances from the Indian government regarding his demands. According to Times Now, the decision to end the fast was reached after a meeting at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Wangchuk and senior leaders from the Apex Body of Leh, Ladakh, late Thursday night.

Wangchuk confirmed the development in a post on social media, stating that he broke his fast in the presence of the government representatives and regional leaders. The hunger strike, which had drawn significant attention to the demands of the Ladakh-based activist, was a focal point of recent protests concerning regional governance and environmental protections in the high-altitude territory.

In conjunction with the resolution of the protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly indicated via social media that new legislative measures are being prepared to address the underlying concerns raised by the movement. The Prime Minister stated that he has received a draft of the proposed laws, which is expected to be discussed during a Cabinet meeting today.

This development follows a period of heightened civil unrest in India, where various youth and activist movements have been challenging the government on issues ranging from exam integrity to regional autonomy. As the government moves to review the draft legislation, observers are waiting to see how these policy changes will be implemented and whether they will satisfy the broader demands of the groups that have been protesting across the country.