Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre assures him that no force would be used against the protesting students and no FIRs or other punitive action would be taken against them.

In a video message from Gurugram's Medanta Hospital on Wednesday, Wangchuk asserted that even though he has lost around 11 kg during the fast, he wants to return to his work.

"I am still alive. This is the 25th day of my fast. I have lost around 11 kg of weight. I have lost muscles. But I am alright," he said.

"I want to start my work, but I request the government not to use force again on students and do not file any charges or FIRs. I need an assurance for that. If I get that assurance, I will break my fast today. If no assurance comes, I will be forced to continue it," he said.

Wangchuk said he has decided to continue his fast after the police action on protesters during Monday's "Chalo Sansad" march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

"Because the attack was brutal, I decided to continue my fast. I want to appreciate all the students who received batons but did not attack, even though they were provoked and people were brought to do stone pelting," he said.

He said several political leaders, including Union ministers and 65 MPs, have urged him to end his fast.

ABHI BHI ZINDA HUN.... DAY 25 pic.twitter.com/SnwKXMfvOO

— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 22, 2026

"I want a better future," said 13-year-old Umasa of Delhi's Daryaganj, who was participating in the Coackroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar. She arrived at the site with her father, Salim, and friend Rahisa, holding the Indian tricolour, and joined thousands of young people seeking accountability from the government over question paper leaks.

Asked why she came to protest, Umasa said: "I have come here for a better future".

Referring to paper leaks, she told NDTV that she doesn't want to face the uncertainty that aspirants of entrance exams whose papers leaked faced.

Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were closed this morning till further instructions due to security reasons, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.

"Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhamba Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh and Shivaji Stadium metro stations have been closed till further instructions," the DMRC said in a post on X.

However, the interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations.

Service Update
Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.
1. Lok Kalyan Marg
2. Rajiv Chowk
3. Patel Chowk
4. Ramakrishna…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) July 23, 2026

The protesters are demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG 2026, reforms in the education system, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Thursday.