New Delhi | Updated: July 27, 2026
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he was being discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after receiving treatment following his 26-day hunger strike over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
In a post on X, Wangchuk said he would first visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh.
He thanked his supporters and expressed gratitude to the doctors and staff at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.
Wangchuk said he was finally being discharged from the hospital and would go to Rajghat before heading back to the mountains.
His visit to Rajghat holds significance as he had also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on June 28 before beginning his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk had joined students demanding accountability over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
During the fast, his health deteriorated, and he was initially shifted to Safdarjung Hospital.
Following a Delhi High Court order, he was later transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for continued treatment and monitoring.
The court had permitted him to receive treatment at a hospital of his choice.
Wangchuk ended his 26-day indefinite fast at Medanta Hospital after discussions between government representatives and the Cockroach Janta Party.
The CJP had spearheaded the nationwide agitation over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
Following the talks, the Centre announced a series of measures related to examination reforms and action against paper leaks.
After this, the CJP suspended its 36-day nationwide protest.
Wangchuk’s discharge marks the end of his hospital stay after the prolonged fast, as he prepares to return to Ladakh after paying tribute at Rajghat.
