Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Ends, But Student Anger Continues to Fuel CJP Protest

The ongoing CJP protest in Delhi has entered a new phase after Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but the wider protest movement continues at Jantar Mantar. While the conclusion of Wangchuk’s fast marks an important development, it does not mean that the CJP agitation has come to an end.

The protest continues to focus on demands related to student justice, examination reforms, paper-leak concerns and greater accountability. Protesters and supporters are maintaining pressure on the government, arguing that ending one hunger strike should not be mistaken for the resolution of the larger issues that brought people onto the streets.

The CJP protest has already created significant political and public debate. Security restrictions, Metro station closures, internet-related measures and clashes reported during the agitation have further intensified discussions about the balance between public order and the democratic right to protest.

With Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike now over, attention has shifted to the future direction of the movement. The CJP protest remains active, and its supporters continue to demand meaningful action rather than temporary assurances.

The key question now is whether the government will take concrete steps to address the protesters’ concerns or whether the movement will continue to grow. For now, one phase has ended—but the protest itself is still on.