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Politics
PM Modi Urges Sonam Wangchuk to Recover Health After Hunger Strike
✍️ Tripura Chronicle
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 04:48 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk to regain his health following a hunger strike, urging him to seek medical attention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today, urging Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent engineer and social activist, to recover his health after a recent hunger strike. Modi emphasized the importance of medical care and expressed concern over the activist’s well‑being. The Prime Minister called on the government to ensure that Wangchuk receives the necessary treatment.
Sonam Wangchuk, known for his work in education and renewable energy in the Himalayan region, has been in the news for his protest against certain policy decisions. His hunger strike, which began last month, was aimed at drawing attention to issues affecting rural communities.
The call from the Prime Minister highlights the government's willingness to engage with civil society leaders and underscores the seriousness of Wangchuk’s health condition. Observers note that the statement may prompt a review of the activist’s medical support and the broader context of his protest.
Sonam Wangchuk, known for his work in education and renewable energy in the Himalayan region, has been in the news for his protest against certain policy decisions. His hunger strike, which began last month, was aimed at drawing attention to issues affecting rural communities.
The call from the Prime Minister highlights the government's willingness to engage with civil society leaders and underscores the seriousness of Wangchuk’s health condition. Observers note that the statement may prompt a review of the activist’s medical support and the broader context of his protest.