Activist Sonam Wangchuk paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat memorial in New Delhi on Monday, July 27, 2026 [1].
The visit follows Wangchuk's discharge from Medanta Hospital after a prolonged period of fasting. His actions signal a symbolic return to non-violent protest methods as he concludes a high-profile campaign against educational irregularities.
Wangchuk spent 26 days [2] on a hunger strike to protest the NEET paper leak. While some reports describe the hunger strike as lasting 26 days, other accounts characterize the broader agitation as lasting 37 days [3]. The activist used his time at the memorial to reflect on the philosophy of non-violence before his scheduled departure for Ladakh.
"I will first pay my respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat," Wangchuk said [4].
During his visit, Wangchuk congratulated the youth involved in the protests and emphasized the continuity of Gandhi's teachings. He noted that the path shown by Gandhi remains relevant to current social and political struggles in India.
"Path shown by Bapu relevant even today," Wangchuk said [5].
The activist expressed gratitude toward the medical staff at Medanta Hospital who treated him during his recovery. He described the visit to the memorial as his first stop before returning to his home region in the mountains.
"It does not end in darkness," Wangchuk said [6].
Wangchuk's protest focused on the integrity of national examinations and the impact of paper leaks on students. His transition from a medical facility to a site of national remembrance marks the end of his immediate presence in the capital.
“"Path shown by Bapu relevant even today"”
Wangchuk's visit to Rajghat serves to align his modern protest against academic corruption with the historical legacy of Satyagraha. By centering his post-hospital activity on Gandhi's memorial, he reinforces the legitimacy of non-violent resistance as a tool for civil servants and activists seeking systemic reform in India's education sector.
