Congress MP Imran Masood criticized activist Sonam Wangchuk for terminating his 26-day hunger strike following discussions with Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh. Masood expressed skepticism about the circumstances leading to Wangchuk’s decision, highlighting that the activist concluded the protest only after government intervention, despite appeals from Opposition leaders and students.
Wangchuk, who had denied any compromise with the government earlier, faced scrutiny over his choice to halt the hunger strike. He emphasized that there was no formal agreement with the Centre and reiterated his commitment to safeguarding protesting students from harm or legal repercussions. Masood questioned Wangchuk’s rationale for ending the fast upon meeting government officials, rather than in response to appeals from various groups, including Opposition MPs and students.
The Congress MP further pressed Wangchuk to clarify why he acceded to the ministers’ requests to end the hunger strike, despite prior appeals from students and political leaders. Masood contended that Wangchuk should have considered the students’ pleas and concluded the protest accordingly. He underscored that requests from Opposition MPs, as well as the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Aam Aadmi Party, were disregarded, raising concerns about the decision-making process behind ending the hunger strike.
