‘No cases against peaceful July 20 protesters’: Wangchuk shares govt's assurance which made him end fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his indefinite fast after receiving written assurance from the Indian government that no legal action will be taken against peaceful protesters involved in the July 20 march. The government's commitment follows weeks of tension regarding student-led protests and accountability demands.
Why it matters
The resolution of this protest highlights the ongoing dialogue between civil society activists and the Indian government regarding student rights and political accountability.
Hours after ending his indefinite fast in the presence of union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and his wife, activist Sonam Wangchuk said the government has assured him in writing that there would be no action against protesters.In a video message on his official X handle, the activist shared the written assurance provided by the government, which highlighted that no cases would be filed against peaceful protesters and those who had participated in the protest march on July 20 in Delhi.“Govt is positive on not registering cases against those protesting peacefully at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and those participating in the march to Parliament on July 20, 2026,” the written statement by the Centre, which was signed by union ministers, said.
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