India's activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a hunger strike after 26 days of fasting in support of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms. In a post on X, Wangchuk - better known as "Sonam sir" - said he did so "after a long negotiation on various conditions" and also to avert "possible violence in the country". Wangchuk, 59, went on strike to support the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose members also demand the resignation of India's education minister.The activist earlier said he had lost 11kg (24lb) but was "still alive". He was forcibly removed from a protest venue in Delhi last Saturday and taken to hospital.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike he undertook in support of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms. Wangchuk announced his decision on X, stating it was made after negotiations on various conditions and to prevent potential violence in the country.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike he undertook in support of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms. Wangchuk announced his decision on X, stating it was made after negotiations on various conditions and to prevent potential violence in the country. The activist, also known as "Sonam sir," was supporting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose members are also calling for the resignation of India's education minister. Wangchuk had previously reported losing 11kg during his fast. He was taken to the hospital last Saturday after being removed from a protest site in Delhi.
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Wangchuk was forcibly removed from a protest venue in Delhi and taken to hospital.
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The hunger strike was in support of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms.
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Wangchuk ended the strike after negotiations and to avert possible violence.
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