Sonam Wangchuk reached Rajghat after being discharged from the hospital, said – there should be serious discussion on the examination reform bill.

Tezzbuzz Desk- Activist Sonam Wangchuk reached Rajghat on Monday after being discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. After 26 days of fasting and agitation, he said that he first wanted to remember Bapu and express his gratitude for the path of peaceful struggle shown by him.

Speaking to the media at Rajghat, Sonam Wangchuk said that peaceful protests are the right of the people in a democracy. He expressed hope that the Examination Reform Amendment Bill will be discussed seriously and positively in the Parliament. He said that all parties need to work together to improve the education system. Wangchuk said that the path of non-violence and Satyagraha shown by Mahatma Gandhi is as relevant today as it was years ago. He told that for the last few years, efforts are being made to raise their demands in Ladakh in a Gandhian way and he has got positive experience from it.

He said that initially he did not believe that this method of peaceful movement would be able to have an impact at the national level, but the support he received this time made him confident that Gandhian ideas are still important for the country and the world. He appealed to the people to put forward their demands and grievances in a peaceful manner, because the only way to find a solution is through dialogue. Earlier, Sonam Wangchuk had participated in the ongoing movement at Jantar Mantar regarding the NEET paper leak issue and examination reforms. He remained on fast for 26 days. After his health deteriorated, he was first taken to Safdarjung Hospital and later admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, where he was treated under the supervision of doctors.

Sonam Wangchuk herself gave the information about being discharged from the hospital through social media. Sharing a video, he said that he is feeling better now and wants to visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh. He thanked the doctors and staff of Medanta Hospital and also expressed his gratitude to the people who supported him during the movement. Wangchuk said that the voice raised in a peaceful manner always remains important and the path of dialogue should be strengthened in a democracy.

Sonam Wangchuk’s fast and agitation ended on July 24 after the assurance received from the government. Now his eyes are on the parliamentary discussion on the proposed bill related to examination reform.