Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk visited Rajghat in New Delhi on July 27, 2026, to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi [1], [2].
The visit marks Wangchuk's first public appearance after being released from detention and discharged from the hospital. His return to the public eye signals a continuation of his environmental and political advocacy for the Ladakh region.
Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on July 27 [1], [2]. His hospitalization followed a 26-day hunger strike [1]. Upon his release, the activist broke his fast and traveled to the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi to offer flowers [2].
"I will first visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before departing for Ladakh," Wangchuk said [1].
The activist's journey to the memorial served as a symbolic bridge between his recent period of detention and his planned return to his home region. He expressed gratitude for his recovery and the ability to honor Gandhi's legacy of nonviolent protest [3].
"After being released from detention, I broke my fast and will now visit Rajghat to honour Gandhi," Wangchuk said [2].
Wangchuk is scheduled to return to Ladakh following the visit to New Delhi. He intends to resume protest activities focused on the ecological and political status of the region [1].
"I am grateful to be discharged and will pay my respects at Rajghat," Wangchuk said [3].
“"I will first visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before departing for Ladakh."”
By visiting Rajghat immediately after a prolonged hunger strike, Wangchuk is explicitly aligning his current struggle for Ladakh's autonomy and environmental protection with the Gandhian tradition of Satyagraha. This symbolic gesture reinforces the nonviolent framework of his protests and prepares the groundwork for his return to Ladakh, where he remains a central figure in regional activism.
