Indian climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has laid out specific conditions for ending his ongoing hunger strike, tying his decision directly to government assurances regarding student protesters. Main Developments Wangchuk stated he would stop his hunger strike only if the government guarantees that police will not use force against student protesters and will not take punitive action against them. The protesters are demanding the resignation of the education minister over a medical exam scandal. Background Sonam Wangchuk is a well-known Indian activist, particularly recognized for his work on climate change and education reform in the Ladakh region. The current hunger strike is his latest act of civil disobedience, following earlier protests and fasts that drew national attention to regional and environmental issues. Read also: Gaza’s shelter crisis deepens as 92% of homes are destroyed Why It Matters This standoff highlights the growing tension between student-led movements and government authorities in India. Wangchuk's conditions raise the stakes for the administration, as any violent crackdown on protesters could trigger wider unrest and damage the government's credibility on handling dissent. What's Next The government has not yet responded publicly to Wangchuk's conditions. The hunger strike will continue until a formal guarantee is issued, leaving the immediate future of both the protest and the activist's health uncertain.