Wangchuk rejects 'deal' with Centre charge, says ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh

New Delhi | Activist Sonam Wangchuk rejected allegations of striking a "deal" with the Centre and said he ended his 26-day hunger strike only after securing a written assurance as he feared an imminent crackdown on protesters in Delhi, recalling the 2025 firing on youths in Ladakh, and wanted to prevent any violence against students.

In a YouTube video posted late Friday night, Wangchuk said he agreed to end his indefinite fast only after the Centre gave a written assurance that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters.