New Delhi, July 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday after recovering from an illness following a 26-day hunger strike. He announced that he would visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in Ladakh.
Sharing the update on social media platform X, Wangchuk thanked the medical team that treated him during his hospital stay.
“AND FINALLY… I’m being discharged from the hospital. Will be going to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and then back to the mountains. Thank you all and BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful team of doctors and staff at Medanta Hospital Gurgaon,” he wrote.
In a video message, Wangchuk said he had resumed eating and was recovering well.
“I am getting discharged from the hospital today. I have started eating again and am recovering well. Before returning to my home in Ladakh, I will visit Rajghat to pay my tributes to Bapu,” he said.
The activist also expressed gratitude to the doctors, hospital staff and well-wishers who supported him during his treatment.
Earlier, Wangchuk had welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the controversy over the alleged NEET question paper leak, describing it as a “victory for democracy” after widespread student protests across the country.
Speaking to reporters after the resignation, Wangchuk urged the Centre to focus on reforms in the education system and governance.
“I congratulate all my fellow countrymen; this is a victory for democracy that we witnessed today,” he had said, while calling upon young people to continue safeguarding democratic values.
He also congratulated students, volunteers and members of his Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), thanking them for raising the issue and for maintaining peaceful protests. Wangchuk praised students and citizens across the country who participated in the movement, saying their commitment to non-violent democratic action deserved recognition.
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