Sonam Wangchuk has stated he may end his hunger strike on the first day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session if certain conditions are met. The activist, fasting since June 28 over claimed problems in national entrance exams, listed three possibilities: the government accepting responsibility for education system shortcomings, permission for him and Cockroach Janta Party leaders to address lawmakers, or visits by MPs to Safdarjung Hospital with assurances the matter will be raised in Parliament.
The alignment of these conditions with the session’s opening has sparked discussion about whether the protest was planned to lead to a march on Parliament. Delhi Police have already banned such gatherings under Section 163 of the BNSS, increased security in central areas, and confirmed no permission was granted for the “Chalo Sansad” event.
Observers question why the protest’s key phase coincides with Parliament’s return if the main goal is accountability on exam leaks and education reform. Some see it as an effort to gain wider attention, while others wonder if organisers expected it to become a political flashpoint.
Questions also focus on whether other channels were fully used first. Wangchuk has met senior officials, including the Union Education Minister, on education matters. Supporters argue prior talks yielded no results, justifying a more public approach.
The involvement of leaders from several parties in a movement presented as student-led has drawn further comment. Their presence raises whether the campaign stays focused on education or has taken on wider political aims. The call for the Education Minister’s resignation adds to this perception, shifting emphasis from reform to political confrontation.
Wangchuk’s latest statement ties any end to the fast directly to parliamentary action on the session’s first day. Supporters view Parliament as the right place to seek accountability, while critics suggest the timing aims to maximise political impact. As the Monsoon Session begins, interpretations of the protest’s purpose continue to differ.
