Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday evening [1].

The meeting signals a shift toward direct communication between the central government and Wangchuk, who has used a hunger strike to demand accountability over alleged NEET paper leaks.

Wangchuk was transferred to the Medanta Hospital facility in Haryana following an order from the Delhi High Court [2]. He had previously been stationed at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi [2]. Despite the medical transfer and the visit from government officials, Wangchuk continues his fast.

According to reports, the activist has been on a hunger strike for several weeks [3]. The protest focuses on demands related to the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), and other systemic grievances.

Minister JP Nadda, the Union Health Minister, and Minister Jitendra Singh conducted the meeting behind closed doors [1]. The central government has not released a detailed transcript of the discussions, but the visit confirms the Centre's willingness to engage with the activist while he remains hospitalized.

Wangchuk's protest has drawn significant attention in Delhi, including demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and interactions with opposition leaders [4]. The government's decision to send high-ranking ministers to his bedside suggests an attempt to resolve the impasse before his health deteriorates further.

“Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital”

The decision by the Indian central government to send two senior ministers to a hospital bedside indicates a high level of urgency in managing the optics and political fallout of the NEET paper leak controversy. By opening a direct line of communication with Wangchuk, the government is attempting to move the conflict from the public sphere of street protests and hunger strikes into a controlled, diplomatic setting, potentially seeking a negotiated end to the fast that avoids a medical crisis.