Sonam Wangchuk — climate activist and engineer — ended his indefinite hunger strike after 26 days at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 24 July 2026. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on 25 July 2026, one of the central demands of the strike.
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| 2026-07-23 | Sachin Tendulkar | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “My father was a professor. He was a mentor and guide to many young students. One lesson that he instilled early on was, 'Failure is okay, cheating is not. Never take shortcuts.' As adults in society, we have the responsibility of shaping culture. A society which prioritises outcomes over effort will seek shortcuts over meritocracy. Today, when students feel disappointed that their hard work hasn't been rewarded, it is understandable. Collectively, we should all work together towards ensuring they don't feel this way again. Young India is full of dreams and energy. They are the fuel to our success. As a society, all of us, including parents, teachers, friends, relatives, schools, and administrators, have a massive responsibility and different roles to play in ensuring our youth remain encouraged and energised. We must create a culture where hard work is rewarded, honesty is encouraged, and merit wins. I am certain we will all find solutions that strengthen our children's future and safeguard their aspirations. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Sania Mirza | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “This is to express solidarity with the genuine concerns of students who are the future of our country. Students spend years preparing for competitive exams such as NEET and my heart goes out to them for what they have endured specially in the last few days. Their voices deserve to be heard and their efforts respected. Their disenchantment must be addressed and proper reforms administered in the system. There is no place for violence in our society and we must all work together to find an amicable solution that secures the future of our youth.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Shikhar Dhawan | CELEBRITY | NEUTRAL | “Humare youth humare desh ka future hain. Unke sapnon ko samajhna zaroori hai par saath hi, mushkil waqt mein patience rakhna aur desh ki institutions aur sarkar par bharosa banaye rakhna bhi utna hi zaroori hai. Mera maanna hai ki har challenge ka solution patience se nikalta hai. Bharat hamesha aage badha hai aur aage bhi badhta rahega. 🇮🇳” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Abhinav Bindra | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I have never considered myself a political person. But I do believe that some issues belong to all of us, regardless of where we stand. Education is one of them. The measure of a nation is found not only in its economy or its achievements, but in the opportunities it creates for its young people. An education system that inspires confidence, rewards merit and nurtures curiosity is one of a nation's greatest strengths. I hope we can all unite and work together to continually strengthen our education system, so that it remains a source of opportunity, innovation and hope for generations to come.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Varun Dhawan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Students are the future of our country. When a student's dream is crushed, it's not just one dream that's lost; it's the dream of an entire family. They have every right to ask questions when they feel the system has failed them. Their voices deserve to be heard, protected, and addressed with sincerity. I appeal to the authorities to engage with these concerns and work towards a fair, transparent, and meaningful resolution that ensures accountability. I also sincerely hope this remains a students' protest, the focus must remain on the issues affecting the students and the solutions they deserve. Peaceful protest is a democratic right, and every student should be allowed to exercise that right. Jai Hind.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Twinkle Khanna | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Proud to belong to a country where our young people still have the courage to dissent, to push back, to brave tear gas and batons. The sad part is that they have to.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Piyush Mishra | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “जो कुछ भी जंतर-मंतर पर हुआ वो बहुत दुखद था। मैं छात्रों के साथ में हूं। मैं कहना चाहता हूं कि जो भी हुआ वो बहुत दुखद था। इसके पीछे जो भी वजहें थीं, पुलिस को चोट पहुंची, बच्चों को चोट पहुंची। सबकुछ गलत था। ये सब बच सकता था, अगर आप पहले से इस पर ध्यान देते। अगर आप उसी वक्त उठकर आते, जिस वक्त वो जंतर-मंतर पर बैठे थे, तो शायद बेहतर रहता। ये सब बहुत दुखद था। प्लीज ये बच्चों का केस है। बच्चे देश का भविष्य हैं। इस पर तो आप संज्ञान लिजिए सर। धन्यवाद।” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Alia Bhatt | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “The last few days have broken my heart and then mended it, again and again, with hope. Behind every student standing their ground is a dream, a family's hope, a journey of countless sacrifices. They represent not just themselves but everyone who has supported them while creating a better path for those who will come after them. Their courage humbles me. Their resolve is a mirror held up to all of us, asking whether we are truly listening to the very people who will inherit and shape this country's tomorrow. For the students. By the students. The future is theirs. Jai Hind.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Huma Qureshi | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Joined Jantar Mantar | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-23 | Saqib Saleem | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Joined Jantar Mantar | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Salman Khan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them. I truly appreciate the stand they have taken, showing dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard n make their future and a greater, educated India. This andolan, this protest, is the right way to go abt it, n the students have done this peacefully. So courageous and brave. Driven and motivated towards education, this generation will make India proud. This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically, the credit should only go to the students of our country, and I am sure the government will also give them all the support n make it a stronger educational system. It's a win-win situation. Hoping n praying for a positive decision. God bless all of you who wanna be educated. Education should be the next trend and fashion, and should get trendier n more fashionable yr by yr, itna k bahar se log come to India to study and India becomes an educational hub.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Bajrang Punia | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Joined Jantar Mantar | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Raghubir Yadav | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Khaki vardi pehne jinhone darindagi dikhayi hai, poori Srishti poori kaynaat kabhi unhein maaf nahi karegi.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Yuvraj Singh | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “To every child, student, woman and man: you deserve the opportunity to learn in peace, grow with safety and chase your dreams. Your well-being is the foundation of a brighter India. Let's come together to build communities of care, opportunity, and hope. Through dialogue we can find an amicable solution for the sake of India's future.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Ayesha Khan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Just a simple why?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Rajkummar Rao | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fairness and respect. At the same time, peace must remain our greatest strength. Violence, from any side, only deepens wounds and takes us further away from meaningful solutions. This is a moment for dialogue and compassion. Let students express themselves responsibly. Let authorities respond with empathy, openness and a genuine willingness to listen. Real and lasting change is built through conversation, not confrontation. That is what is needed now—more than ever. All of us collectively want one thing: growth for our nation, and the foundation for that growth is fair education.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Guru Randhawa | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “UNITED FOR EDUCATION. UNITED FOR YOUTH. UNITED FOR INDIA. Our students are not divided by region, state or background. Their struggles and their dreams are shared by the entire country. Politics aside, this is a collective awakening for an uncompromised future. I hope their voices are heard with empathy, their safety is prioritized and a constructive resolution is brought forward immediately. Jai Hind” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-22 | Emiway Bantai | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Beti padri nai hai, Beti ko yaha lathi padri hai 💔” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-21 | Amol Parashar | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “The state decided that it had had enough of these foreign-influenced children and decided to break their heads… Young people bleeding on the road, their friends crying for help. Some just shocked and in disbelief, asking the cops, 'Hum aapke bacche nahi hain kya?' They came asking for better education, they left with a harsh lesson: no one cares about you” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-21 | Arijit Singh | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Yaar, ab toh students ko maar rahe hain yahaan aap log. Hello neta, mantri!! Hello Delhi Police, aren't you ashamed!!?? Kya chal raha hai bhai!! Apne aapko bhagwan samajh liya hai kya? Har cheez yaad rakhi jayegi! Har Har Mahadev! Yaad rakhna, the only constant is change!” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-21 | Nikhat Zareen | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Students are the future. Listen before they stop speaking. Nations don't grow by silencing questions. They grow by answering them. Dialogue safeguards tomorrow. That is democracy. I STAND WITH STUDENTS.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-21 | Sahal Abdul Samad | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “These are young people who came peacefully, asking to be heard and they are being answered with force. Nothing justifies lathis on a generation that brought nothing but its voice. Whatever anyone thinks of the issue behind the protest, this cannot be the response to it. A peaceful protest is not a threat. Treating it like one only deepens the wound. I stand with them, not quietly and not from a distance. Their voice deserves a seat at the table, not a barricade in front of it.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-20 | Hema Malini | POLITICIAN | OPPOSED | “If there is a problem, it should be discussed properly. Protesting in this manner won't achieve anything. As for the country's youth and the education system, our Modi government has always stood by them and done a great deal of work; given that, the protests you are staging now make no sense at all. All I would say is that this matter should be resolved through dialogue…” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-20 | Kangana Ranaut | POLITICIAN | OPPOSED | “Parliament sessions are convened so that we can discuss all issues in detail. Government is answerable for everything and so the session is held. We want the Parliament to function and they raise their issues there. But if they cause disruption, it is not right. It is the right of the Govt to decide how they want to function. You cannot arm twist the Govt...” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-19 | Poonam Pandey | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “The entire internet and all of India have been echoing with and clamoring about this protest. The public, these students are simply demanding an answer, and I have come here for that very reason; I genuinely request the government to please listen to them. They haven't eaten. Sonam Wangchuk is already unwell. I have come here to state one thing clearly: amidst everything we are seeing on the internet, the issue has been severely sidetracked. All sorts of things have crept in. The whole of India is shaken and becoming divided. Let us not do that. Let us not turn this into a religious or political issue. Let us avoid getting into who is doing what, who did what; that is wrong. This protest began because of the NEET exam paper leak. Today, the issue has shifted to something else.... I know it is a march tomorrow; there could be trouble or a lathi-charge and I am aware of that. But I am just praying that the students don't suffer any further. They are already in great distress...” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-19 | Avinash Tiwary | CELEBRITY | OPPOSED | “Youth Protest.. Government Toppled-> Nepal, Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,Madagascar.Almost Toppled - BelgiumNext-???” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-19 | Raghubir Yadav | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “मेरी नज़र में सोनम वांगचुक सत्य हैं। उनके द्वारा किए गए कार्य, उनकी सोच, उनकी समझ, खास तौर पर देश के बच्चों को लेकर। बच्चे देश का भविष्य हैं। उनके एजुकेशन, उनके भविष्य, उनके जीवन के साथ कभी खिलवाड़ न होने के इरादों पर हम समर्पित हैं। हम उनके स्वास्थ्य के लिए ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करते हैं, करते रहेंगे। इस देश को ज़रूरत है आपकी, लेकिन सबसे पहले आपका स्वास्थ्य है। सत्यमेव जयते।” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-19 | Rajat Barmecha | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “|| बोल कि लब आज़ाद हैं तेरे बोल ज़बाँ अब तक तेरी है ||” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Anna Hazare | OTHER | SUPPORT | “The government should not test his limits. Say yes or no (to his demands) but what is wrong in holding discussions.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Rahul Gandhi | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “The core tenets of the Modi government are Asatya and Hinsa. The removal of Sonam Wangchuk ji from Jantar Mantar while he was on a non-violent hunger strike is wrong. Paper leaks, the rising cost of education, and student suicides are critical issues for India's future. No amount of force can deter India's students, and those of us who love and believe in them, from raising these issues.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Shibani Bedi | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Haath hi haath tum bhi padh lena iske baare mein...” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Dolly Singh | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “A very heavy day for our country. Jahan dekho wahan aag, wahan andhera.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Jaspreet Singh | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Yeh sab kya dekhna pd rha hai! Acha hua main andha hun” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Nafisa Ali Sodhi | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Praying for Mr Sonum Wangchuk. You are invincible. India needs you.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Sahil Shah | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “The more you try to suppress. The louder we get.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Vagmita Singh | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “whatever you say anpadh gadhe gandakde” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | Sameeha Mariam | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | Shared Instagram Stories and reposted reels in support of the protest. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Hrithik Roshan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “This sounds true. I learnt about the trauma students go through when I played teacher in one of my movies.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Supriya Sule | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Visited Jantar Mantar today to meet Shri Sonam Wangchuk ji and the students. Deeply concerned about Sonam Ji's health, I urged him to end his fast, as the country needs his voice and leadership for the long road ahead. This is not a political movement, it is about the future of our youth and the integrity of the NEET examination. It is deeply unfortunate that the Government has still not initiated a meaningful dialogue with the students. A democracy must respond with empathy, not silence. Standing in solidarity with Sonam Ji and every student seeking justice through peaceful and democratic means. Their concerns deserve to be heard with sincerity and resolved with compassion and fairness. This issue must be addressed with the seriousness it deserves, and I will continue to raise it in Parliament and every appropriate forum until the voices of our young people are heard.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Shekhar Suman | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Awaaz jitni buland thi… khamoshi utni hi gehri.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Alisha | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Please speak up for Sonam Wangchuk as much as u can” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Ella D' Verma | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | Posted a reel supporting Sonam Wangchuk. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Mahip Singh | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Save Sonam Wangchuk” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Manu Bhaker | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “At this point, it's about the lives of the future of our nation. It's about us. I am a student, and at one point, we all were students. Every child deserves access to education, safety, and a fair chance at life. These are not privileges—they are fundamental rights. The students and children who lost their lives were meant to be the future of our country. Their dreams, their potential, and their futures should have been protected. This is not about promoting or opposing any political party. It is about speaking up for what truly matters—education, the environment, safety, and accountability. These issues affect every one of us, regardless of our beliefs. I take immense pride in representing my country. That is why it is deeply heartbreaking to see the students suffer like this. We owe them more. We owe every child a future where they can learn, grow, and dream without fear.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Pranjali Papnai | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | Reposted reels in support of the protest. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Shashank Arora | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Student suicides in India: 2002-2014: 90,000 2014-2026: 1,75,000+ @narendramodi, we know you love attention. You will be remembered for the children lost during your tenure. Their deaths will be your legacy.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Vijay Varma | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Man we can't lose a national treasure for trying to protect student of the country.. this is just not done.. hope he's heard before it's too late.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Zoya Akhtar | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Sonamji — we appeal to you to end your fast. You are too precious to lose in this tragic way. Your sacrifice and courage have inspired people around the world.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Sheena | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “the disappointment is getting louder & louder what's next for us?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-17 | Pawan Khera | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar, expressed solidarity, and checked on Sonam Wangchuk's health. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Tovino Thomas | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared Sonam Wangchuk's protest video on Instagram Stories in solidarity. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Rajesh Yadav | POLITICIAN | OPPOSED | “Who is this Sonam Wangchuk? He is not an educationist, he is a Chinese agent! We will wipe out such people.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Jhansi Rajgarhia | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “We can say a lot though. And we will. Staying quiet is not a privilege I have or want to exercise ever. Wrong vs right is very clear. If we stand for nothing, what will we fall for?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Akshat | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “i miss u moral science u wouldve loved it here” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Preeti Sarkar | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “I am with @wangchuksworld” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Sonakshi Sinha | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Aaj mujhse raha nahi jaa raha. Woh 18 din se anshan pe baithe hai, bhuke hai kuch khaaya nahi hai. Yeh kiske liye baithe hai? Yeh unn bachcho ke bhavishya ke liye baithe hai, jo unhe dikh raha ke barbaadi ki taraf jaa raha hai. Yeh unn bachcho ke liye lad rahe hai, jinhone unki jaan khodi. Yeh ek system ke khilaaf lad rahe hai, jo sahi tarike se nahi chal raha... Koi sunn kyun nahi raha? Nobody cares. Koi kuch dialogue nahi khol raha, koi kuch baat nahi kar raha. Koi inki taraf mudke dekh bhi nahi raha hai. When is it going to be enough, jab yeh aadmi marke chale jayenge tab aap uthenge. Aur woh kiski responsibility hogi? Thik nahi ho raha, jo ho raha hai?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Aditi Rao Hydari | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Political differences shape a nation's politics. Humanity shapes its character. This life is invaluable 🙏🧿🙏 #sonamwangchuk” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Arvind Kejriwal | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Dharmendra Pradhan should resign, and Sonam Wangchuk should be made the country's Education Minister.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Imran Khan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Following the conversations around the NEET scandal these past few weeks has been quite a ride... as the philosopher Mugatu so eloquently said, "I feel like I'm taking crazy pills". This isn't a political debate... or at least, it shouldn't be. If we expect students to take exams with integrity, then they are also owed the same degree of accountability from the bodies which oversee the process. Surely this notion is true regardless of which football team (sorry... political party) you cheer for. From the millions of students whose honest efforts were invalidated with barely a shrug; to the millions more who stood up and continue to stand against injustice... I see you. You raise your voices for the best in us, and it is my honor to stand beside you.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Pinarayi Vijayan | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Deeply disturbed by reports that Sonam Wangchuk's health has turned critical during his indefinite fast. No government can remain indifferent while a citizen fighting for justice stands at the brink of losing his life. The Union Government must end its silence, engage in meaningful dialogue, and respond to the legitimate demands for accountability, including comprehensive reforms to the national examination system in the wake of the NEET paper leak crisis. Standing in unwavering solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and the students in their fight for justice and accountability.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Prakash Ambedkar | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “I met and expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, who is presently on the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike. The BJP must initiate immediate dialogue with him. Engaging in dialogue is not a gesture of goodwill by the government; it is a constitutional responsibility and a moral imperative. Are we to assume that the government refuses to even listen to the voice of an individual who has received numerous accolades, both domestically and internationally, for his work as an innovator, education reformer, and climate activist? If the words of such a citizen are deemed inconvenient by those in power, it raises serious questions for our democracy. Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition. He should have come here to stand in solidarity with Sonam. I am aware that Congress is also demanding accountability from the government over the NEET paper leak case, I am fighting the same battle in Maharashtra. At a time like this, he should have been here to support Sonam, just as I have, and just as so many others have. Just as Dharmendra Pradhan, as the Union Education Minister, must be held accountable for the NEET paper leak scandal, Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of the Opposition, has a responsibility to stand with those who are fighting against those in power.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Ali Fazal | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Reposted reels in support of Sonam Wangchuk. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Dhruv Rathee | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Will Modi let Sonam Wangchuk die just like GD Agarwal?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Kenny Sebastian | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Posted in support of the protest. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Kiran Rao | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP, and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for the rights of our students. My salaams to Sonam ji, Neha, Maneesh, Ameen and all the others for undertaking a hunger strike to make sure that justice is served. Our nation is indebted to you for shaking us out of our apathy and reminding us that every voice counts. It is so distressing to witness the complete silence that this hunger strike has been met with, even after 19 days. What will it take for those in power to listen to the people?… it is shocking and inhumane. I urge the government to enter into a dialogue with the protestors, to understand the pain of the students, and end this impasse. We the people have a right to be heard.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Kritika Sharma | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “"Need to have a dialogue" is too much English for them. Shaayad samajh nahi aa raha ho unhe? They're a little education deprived na. Unko boliye, "Man ki Baat karni hai!".” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Samay Raina | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Hoping and praying that he's okay and that this ends soon with dialogue :(” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Raj Thackeray | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Today marks the 19th day of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. The reports regarding his health and the visuals on television are certainly alarming. It is deeply distressing to say this, but it appears the government has decided to sacrifice Sonam Wangchuk, and by extension, the very space for protest in this country. After all, if this government can remain a silent spectator while the treasury of Lord Ram is being looted, what impact could a citizens' protest possibly have?” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | K C Venugopal | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Shri Sonam Wangchuk has now been on a hunger strike for 19 days, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. The Indian National Congress has been making this very demand for over a month and a half. We share the anguish and outrage that Shri Wangchuk ji feels, especially due to the lack of accountability within the Modi Govt - for the collapse of the examination system in particular. In view of his health condition, we appeal to Shri Wangchuk to end his fast. His concerns are our concerns and that of other Opposition parties as well. Rest assured, we will continue to confront the Modi government and demand the Education Minister's resignation.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Fatima Sana Shaikh | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “It's now been 19 days! We cannot keep waiting until it's too late to start listening… Someone like Sonam Wangchuk, who has given so much to this country, shouldn't have to risk his health just to be heard.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Rohit Pawar | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “The #NEET paper leak has shattered the dreams of lakhs of students across the country. Against this corrupt system, and for the education minister's resignation, today is the 19th day of the hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk, one of this country's great education experts. For the secure future of the coming generation, everyone must now wake up, stand with this fight, and force this arrogant government to bow before public sentiment.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Anish Gawande | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Proud to have supported, both personally and on behalf of my party.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Dia Mirza | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared a post about Sonam Wangchuk in an Instagram story. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Hanumankind | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared a post about Sonam Wangchuk in an Instagram story. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Lalit Prabhakar | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared a post about Sonam Wangchuk in an Instagram story. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Prajakta Koli | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | Shared a post about Sonam Wangchuk in an Instagram story. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-16 | Raghav Juyal | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared a post about Sonam Wangchuk in an Instagram story. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Jarnail Singh | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Deeply concerned by the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk ji, who has now lost more than 8.5 kg during his indefinite hunger strike. The aspirations and voices of our youth deserve to be heard, not ignored. I extend my full solidarity to @Wangchuk66 and the CJP team at Jantar Mantar. It is imperative that the government begins meaningful dialogue without any further delay.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Sayaji Shinde | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “You don't want to give up your ministerial posts — then don't. But at least free Sonam Wangchuk from this hunger strike. You put so much heart into the Rancho of cinema, but why aren't you saying anything for the Rancho of real life? Sonam Wangchuk is very important for the country. My appeal stands, of course, but sensible people from every field should appeal to Sonam Wangchuk. The government must intervene immediately.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Farrhana Bhatt | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Praying for Sonam Wangchuk's health and hoping for a peaceful and constructive resolution. May humanity and dialogue always prevail.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Ashish Chanchlani | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “We wish the concerned body listens to sonam sir's request and find a solution. What he is going through is truly painful. Hopefully a midway is found. This is above politics now.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Bhuvan Bam | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Everything can be resolved through conversation. I just hope someone's listening” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Saket Gokhale | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “If anything happens to Mr Sonam Wangchuk, the Modi Govt & Dharmendra Pradhan must be held responsible for not even reaching out to him.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Dimple Yadav | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “I support Sonam Sir.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Anurag Kashyap | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “There was a time when hunger strike had some meaning. People don't go on hunger strike just like that. It's really troubling when the system becomes so indifferent to people's lives. Only a man as empathetic and a believer of truth and justice has the courage to do that. I don't have the courage to do what Sonam Wangchuk is doing. But the silence from the powers to be is deafening to the point that it is a proof of their guilt and their murderous intent. I stand with the brave heart that Sonam Wangchuk is.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Munawar Faruqui | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “This hunger strike is for betterment of education & students of our country. Government should come up with pure solution to resolve the leaks! Sonam Wangchuk is fighting for country not against it. Students are future of the country.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati | OTHER | SUPPORT | “आप बिल्कुल ये अनशन खत्म करो. अनशन से कुछ नहीं होगा. आपकी मांग बिल्कुल उचित है. हम आपकी मांग और आपके साथ हैं. लेकिन आपके तरीके पर हम असहमत हैं. हम भी इस तरीके को पहले आजमाकर देख चुके हैं. सरकार पर इसका फर्क नहीं पड़ता है.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Shashi Tharoor | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Please end your fast. You have awakened the conscience of the nation; that is what a fast is meant to do. India needs your voice for the long road ahead.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Chinmayi Sripaada | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Please someone get Mr Wangchuk to call off his fast. The NEET students themselves, exhausted as they are with paper leaks and re-exams, don't have Sonam Wangchuk on their minds. Dharmendra Pradhan or his bosses couldn't care a damn if Wangchuk fasted till the end.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Kunal Kamra | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “I am here in solidarity with all the students and with the All India Students' Association (AISA), which has been here since day one. I'm here to extend my support. This is not just about students. This is about farmers, minorities and the rights of anyone who has the ability to think independently. This government doesn't want you to think. They don't want you to have a mind.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Shenaz Treasury | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Many people know him as Rancho. But long before that, Sonam Wangchuk dedicated his life to rethinking education, innovation and sustainable living in Ladakh. Seeing him on Day 18 of his fast for education is so sad 😢 I hope this ends with compassion, conversation and a peaceful resolution.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Rohan Joshi | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Samjhe? Samajh jaaoge” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Manoj Tiwari | POLITICIAN | OPPOSED | “Sonam Wangchuk and all others at the Jantar Mantar protest are an extension of the Aam Aadmi Party. After being defeated on all fronts, they are trying to slow down the country's progress. The people of the country have recognised this and will give them a fitting reply.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Priyanka Chaturvedi | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “On accountability in governance. On responsibility towards the youth of this country. On government's disregard to Sonam Wangchuk having entered 18th day of his hunger strike. Why we need to speak up.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Vanika Sangtani | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Fark padta hai.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Rakesh Tikait | OTHER | SUPPORT | “Sonam Wangchuk ji has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the past eighteen days, but the government is not at all serious about him. Tomorrow, we will reach Jantar Mantar at five in the evening and meet Sonam Wangchuk ji.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Man Singh Yadav | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar and urged people to join the peaceful march to Parliament on July 20. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Akhilesh Yadav | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “We humbly request and earnestly appeal to Shri Sonam Wangchuk ji to break his fast. His life is invaluable to the entire world because it embodies the same commitment to humanity and the environment as it does to democracy.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-15 | Vir Das | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I'd like to believe a citizen on a 16day hunger strike warrants a conversation with the government whose actions brought him to that place. I say 'a citizen' because perhaps any citizen fighting for a cause, for students, would expect the same. Acknowledgment at some level of govt. I cannot imagine a person who wants harm to come to Mr Wangchuk. I don't see why a mere dialogue is this hard. As a citizen, I don't pretend to understand any sort of political manoeuvring. As a citizen, I've certainly been proved wrong more than I have been right. Political strategy, alliances aside, as a citizen…you cannot dispute what he is fighting for. Younger citizens. Happy to be called naive, simplistic, or ignorant. But I see students crying for help, a citizen on a hunger strike, and I request my govt to engage in dialogue.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Chandrashekhar Azad | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “See you tomorrow! At Jantar Mantar. A humble appeal to all comrades: come in large numbers and register your solidarity with the students' movement and in support of Sonam Wangchuk. Jai Bhim!” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Varun Grover | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Maybe CJP and Mr. Wangchuk started this hunger strike under the delusion that the govt has a heart for students killed/traumatised by NEET paper leak. Maybe they were under no illusions but at least hoped for a tsunami of support from the students they are protesting for. Or maybe they knew it all and still went ahead because that's what revolutions sometimes demand - a delusion that people care for their own issues, a wishful thinking that our kings have a soul or at least some basic decency. And that's why most revolutions fail because they are not meant to succeed but to remind and document - that power has an infinite appetite for violence, esp when the opponent is non-violent.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Kari Mehta | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “Sonam Wangchuk – a Ramon Magsaysay Award winner and one of India's most respected educators – is on the 17th day of his hunger strike. He has reportedly lost over 8.5 kg, and his health continues to deteriorate. When someone like him has to risk his life just to be heard, the silence is deafening. The Government of India must open a dialogue. No democracy is weakened by dialogue. It is strengthened by it!” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Soni Razdan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “We need you. Don't leave us.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Sudhir Chaudhary | JOURNALIST | OPPOSED | “Nobody wants #SonamWangchuk to die. The person who can save his life today is Abhijit Dipte. Convince him to end his hunger strike. Take him to a hospital. If Abhijit wants to make a point, he can start a hunger strike himself but spare Sonam. Don't turn an old man's life into a political campaign.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Shabana Azmi | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Our country truly needs people like you. You have stood up against injustice and stood firmly for the truth, and we are proud of you. That is why we sincerely request you to end your fast.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Rubina Dilaik | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “He is a real hero. Don't let him die fighting for our country's own good.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Rakhi Sawant | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Please, Sonam ji, main request karti hoon. Main Dilli ana chahti hoon Jantar Mantar pe. Please yeh faltu logo ke liye apni jaan mat dijiye. Aap bahu keemti hain” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Ayesha Khan | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I request the paps and the media to highlight this news; only you can make people aware of what's happening in the country. It's so unfortunate that I had no idea about this too. We are so lost in glamour, beauty, and controversies that we often end up being avoidant of the things that actually need our attention.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Devoleena Bhattacharjee | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Sonam Wangchuk was simply seeking accountability from the government.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Mahua Moitra | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Sonam Sir your fast has united this country's youth in their war for justice. Your goal is reached. Govt doesn't care about your life or that of crores of youth. But your life matters to us. Pls call off fast & continue the fight.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Shreya Dhanwanthary | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I hate that I'm about to say this but please sir, consider ending your fast. Sonam Wangchuk is using a peaceful expression of rebellion against a government that has shown little to no moral conscience. Sir, you cannot reason with an apathetic state.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Omi Vaidya | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Priya Saroj | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “I haven't come here as an MP; I have come as a representative of the youth and students. I will raise this issue from the House to the streets.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Mamata Banerjee | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Spoke to Sonam Wangchuk by phone to enquire about his health, urged him to stay strong, and expressed solidarity with the CJP movement seeking justice for students. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Swara Bhasker | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Thank you for fighting for the future of all our children.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Atul Kulkarni | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Tomorrow is an important day. I place my hope in you.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Zeenat Aman | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “With respect to Mr. Wangchuk's wishes, I implore the Indian government to open dialogue on this matter that concerns the future of all India. We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed. India has a long history of peaceful protest; those who wield power are obliged to meet such protest with peaceful dialogue.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Naseeruddin Shah | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “We request you to please consider ending this hunger strike immediately in the interests of the longer and more difficult struggle ahead. This battle is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need you, your strength and leadership in the days to come.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Ratna Pathak Shah | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “We request you to please consider ending this hunger strike immediately in the interests of the longer and more difficult struggle ahead. This battle is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need you, your strength and leadership in the days to come.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Shankersinh Vaghela | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar to express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP protesters. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Shobhaa De | JOURNALIST | SUPPORT | “New movie / series in the making : "The Cowards of Bollywood ". Multi -star cast featuring The 3 Idiots and more. Bollywood remains silent as @wangchuksworld withers away. Shame on you !! I loved this pic i found on the internet. Forgive me if there's a copyright issue. His life is more important.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Vidhi Agrawal | INFLUENCER | SUPPORT | “once i decided i'd never post political content or stories on this page because "vidhrot" has always been about fun. But this time, i'm sorry, chat. I will use my 32k community for this. Please stand for our country. India needs us.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Abhay Deol | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Shared a photograph of Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site with a broken-heart emoji. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-14 | Aaditya Thackeray | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “This is beyond politics, something we must all support, while all of us voice the lakhs of students who face a future that is uncertain because of an irresponsible government, and an incapable minister. @Wangchuk66 ji has been fasting to voice these students. Standing with you.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Uddhav Thackeray | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “I asked him not to go on a fast unto death because the country needs people like him. His health is worsening day by day. Unfortunately, the government does not seem concerned.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | K. K. Shailaja | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “We are all here to express our solidarity with the movement conducted by the CJP. It is on an important issue. We want accountability in examinations. We want a fair entrance examination system in our country.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Amra Ram | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar and backed the demand for a transparent examination system and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Anuradha Chenoy | OTHER | SUPPORT | “But we are also very concerned for your health and well-being and the impact that this indefinite hunger strike can have on all of you.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Arundhati Roy | OTHER | SUPPORT | “We salute your sense of purpose, the determination and courage with which you are spearheading this movement for students and youth across the country.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Jayati Ghosh | OTHER | SUPPORT | “We worry that their negligence in responding to your demands will only worsen the already fragile state of health that many of you are in.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Nivedita Menon | OTHER | SUPPORT | “We, the undersigned citizens of this country, fully support your demand and are immensely grateful to you for being our voices of protest, fighting this battle against a fascist government from the frontlines.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Ravinder Singh | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “This man's courage” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Sanjay Kak | OTHER | SUPPORT | “We request you to please consider ending this hunger strike immediately in the interests of the longer and more difficult struggle ahead. This battle is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need you, your strength and leadership in the days to come.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Atishi | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Met @Wangchuk66 at Jantar Mantar as his fast enters the 16th day. Even though his health is deteriorating, his spirit remains strong. He is committed to fighting for the youth of this country. Power to you Sonam and the young cockroaches.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Kuldeep Kumar | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar as part of an AAP delegation expressing solidarity with the agitation. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-13 | Shelly Oberoi | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar as part of an AAP delegation expressing solidarity with the agitation. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | Ravinder Singh | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar, met Sonam Wangchuk, and performed in solidarity with the CJP protest. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-10 | Subhashini Ali | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “But this is what it takes for these young people to see what they are up against and to remove all illusions from their eyes about those in power.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-09 | Arvind Sawant | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | Visited Jantar Mantar and assured protesters he would raise the NEET issue in Parliament during the Monsoon Session. | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-07 | Raghu Ram | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I just came to be a part of here. I will go back tomorrow. And hopefully this matter will end soon.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-04 | John Brittas | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “I have come from Kerala to express my solidarity with this protest. It is a spontaneous protest.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-01 | Kunickaa Sadanand | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “Students are not asking for favors—they are asking for fairness. When young voices unite to seek redressal from the Education Minister, they are strengthening democracy, not challenging it. Every student deserves to be heard, every genuine grievance deserves a response, and every promise of justice deserves action. Education empowers. Listening builds trust.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-07-01 | Sagarika Ghose | POLITICIAN | SUPPORT | “Repeated examination leaks and exam messes have pushed youth to the brink of despair and agony. Fourteen have lost their lives. Yet a callous Narendra Modi government is ignoring them because it just does not care.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-06-29 | Vishal Dadlani | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “I just want to express my support and solidarity with the students who have been hurt by this NEET paper leak. It's wrong that it happens every year; it's even more wrong that no government agencies are taking responsibility.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-06-23 | Dharmendra Pradhan | POLITICIAN | OPPOSED | “They are the B-team of disruptive elements. Those who were rejected in democracy have come in disguise and are now after the system. They raise slogans for those who want the country to be broken. They have been identified.” | SOURCE ↗ |
| 2026-06-14 | Prakash Raj | CELEBRITY | SUPPORT | “In solidarity with the youngsters of my country at #JantarMantar @Wangchuk66 @Cockroachisback #justasking” | SOURCE ↗ |