Is the Government Right to Hold Firm? Big Debate on Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

As Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike continues, the debate over how the government should respond has intensified.

In this special NDTV discussion, senior journalist Neerja Chaudhary and political analyst Rajat Sethi debate whether the government should open a dialogue with Wangchuk or hold its ground. Neerja Chaudhary argues that there is a difference between strength and arrogance, urging the government to engage with Wangchuk with humanity and humility. Rajat Sethi agrees that dialogue is important but cautions that governments must also avoid creating a precedent where hunger strikes become a tool to pressure elected administrations.