Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist supporting youth-led protests in India, ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers. He said he acted to avert possible violence. Student-led demonstrations over a leaked medical entrance exam scandal continued, with protesters demanding the education minister's resignation, wider education reforms and accountability for police brutality.
Why it matters
The concession may ease immediate tensions, but continuing student protests over exam integrity and police conduct signal deeper unrest over India's education system and governance.
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Part of the July 24, 2026 brief.