Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike: Here’s Why It Matters
After nearly a month of fasting, education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ends his hunger strike following government assurances and appeals for peace.
Sonam Wangchuk is a well-known social activist and education reformer who has always spoken up for various issues related to education and society. He has always made use of peaceful demonstrations and dialogue to achieve positive changes.
Sonam Wangchuk has put an end to his hunger strike after 26 days of continuous fasting. His reasons for calling off the protest were his fear of it leading to violence since he got assurances from government representatives. He had been called upon to call off the strike by various leaders so as to maintain peace in the public while continuing to discuss education reforms.
He had organized the hunger strike in order to pressurize the government to be accountable and introduce reforms following the controversies about the leaking of the examination papers. Though the hunger strike has ended, the main aim of bringing reforms into the education sector remains valid. Protesters have announced that there will be further discussion on education reforms in democratic ways.
This is yet another reminder of the significance of dialogue, peaceful protest, and reforms in India’s education sector.
