NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike late Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after discussions with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh.

Announcing the decision on X, Wangchuk said he broke his fast following prolonged negotiations and appeals from 65 members of Parliament from across party lines. He said the decision was taken in view of the potential for violence and that he would disclose the conditions agreed during the talks in a separate video.

“I have ended my 26-day fast after detailed discussions with Union ministers and Ladakh leaders. I will share the agreed conditions soon, but for now I urge everyone to remain peaceful, stay vigilant and ensure that no violence takes place anywhere,” Wangchuk said.

The development came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Cabinet would consider a bill providing for fast-track courts and tougher penalties for those involved in examination paper leaks. Modi said authorities had already arrested several suspects, conducted a re-examination for 2.2 million students and declared the results. He said the proposed legislation would be finalized by the Cabinet before being introduced in Parliament next week.

Reacting to Wangchuk’s decision, Modi wished him a speedy recovery and urged him to follow medical advice. Civil society leader Abhijeet Dipke welcomed the end of the fast, calling Wangchuk’s protest an act of “extraordinary courage and sacrifice,” while saying the campaign demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan would continue.