Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after weeks of negotiations with the Centre, doing the same in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after being assured that the accountability of paper leaks in India will be discussed by all political parties in Parliament.

Visuals from the hospital showed Jitendra Singh helping Wangchuk sit up on his bed while Nadda offered him his first sip from a cup to end the fast. Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was by his side during the emotional moment.

“I’m grateful and happy to break my fast. Thank you,” Wangchuk said before turning to his wife and adding, “Gitanjali has always been by my side. I don’t want to thank you but express my feelings.”

According to sources, Nadda and Singh met Wangchuk after discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The activist formally ended his fast following the meeting.

Shortly afterwards, Wangchuk confirmed the development in a post on X, saying he had broken his fast after “long negotiations” and because of concerns that the agitation could turn violent.