Sonam Wangchuk discharged, heads to Rajghat before returning home

Wangchuk was admitted to the private hospital on 21 July, a date after the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi

Published on: Jul 27, 2026, 14:27:41 IST

By Sampurna Panigrahi, Gurugram

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday, after being admitted to the hospital for six days.

Wangchuk, on Monday, released a video on his official X account. (X/ wangchuk66)

Wangchuk, on Monday, released a video on his official X account saying, “I am getting discharged today. I feel much better now, and my body is gaining strength slowly.”

He further said that he will go to Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before going back to Ladakh. He also thanked people for coming in large numbers to support the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led students’ protest at Jantar Mantar over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.

Medanta Hospital also released a statement confirming the news.

“At the time of discharge, he was stable and alert with vital signs within normal range. He has been advised routine follow-up on an outpatient basis,” said Dr Sanjay Durani, medical superintendent at Medanta The Medicity, in a statement on Monday.

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Wangchuk was admitted to the private hospital on 21 July, a date after the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi.

He was lifted from the Jantar Mantar protest site on 18 July and taken to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, where he was admitted for three days.

Wangchuk led the 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar against NEET paper leak, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and broader reforms in the education system. He ended his hunger strike on 24 July, a day before Pradhan’s resignation.

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Sampurna Panigrahi
Sampurna Panigrahi is a Correspondent at the Gurugram Bureau of Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, health, civic issues, traffic, and pollution. With over three years of experience in the field, Sampurna's journalism is driven by passion. She joined the Gurugram team in March 2026 and has since reported extensively on the city's sanitation challenges, crumbling infrastructure, public health systems and rapid urban transformation. Sampurna has a knack for numbers; she loves chasing data-driven stories and uncovering trends. Her reporting is rooted in rigorous groundwork, supported by data and official records. She enjoys digging through datasets, identifying trends and translating complex civic and policy issues into stories that are accessible and meaningful for readers. She likes to travel to different parts of the city and is a team player. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sampurna worked at ThePrint for over two years, where she reported on economy, finance, industry, and governance policies. The experience continues to shape her analytical approach to reporting. For Sampurna, journalism is about listening before writing. Every face, every voice has a story waiting to be heard, and she believes patience and empathy are often a reporter's most valuable tools. When not working, Sampurna loves reading books, practising classical dance, painting, and spending time with her plants.Read More

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