Sonam Wangchuk Leaves Hospital, Says Mountains Are Calling Him Back Again
Wangchuk returns home after hospital discharge
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday after receiving treatment following his prolonged hunger strike. Announcing the development on social media, Wangchuk said he would visit Rajghat in New Delhi to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in Ladakh. In a post on X, Wangchuk wrote, “AND FINALLY.... I'm being discharged from the hospital.
Will be going to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and then back to the mountains.” He also expressed gratitude to those who stood by him during his hospitalisation and thanked the medical team for their care. “Thank you all and BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful team of doctors and staff at Medanta Hospital Gurgaon,” he said, acknowledging the support he received from well-wishers and healthcare professionals. Wangchuk had joined an agitation on June 28 and remained on an indefinite fast for 26 days.
His protest drew nationwide attention, with supporters expressing concern over his health as the fast continued. He was later admitted to Medanta Hospital after his condition required medical supervision. The activist’s hunger strike formed part of a broader campaign highlighting issues related to Ladakh and seeking greater attention to environmental conservation and governance in the region. Wangchuk, who has long advocated for sustainable development and education reforms, has frequently raised concerns over the ecological vulnerability of the Himalayan region.
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His campaign received support from environmental groups, students and civil society organisations, while also sparking public debate over the demands raised during the protest. Throughout the agitation, supporters called for dialogue and urged authorities to address the concerns highlighted by the activist. Wangchuk’s decision to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh reflects his reference to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of peaceful protest and non-violent civil action. Rajghat, the memorial dedicated to Gandhi in the national capital, has long been associated with leaders and activists paying tribute to his ideals.
Known internationally for his work in education and climate advocacy, Wangchuk has been involved in several initiatives promoting sustainable technologies and environmental awareness in the Himalayan region. His efforts have also inspired educational innovations aimed at improving learning opportunities in remote areas. With his discharge from hospital, Wangchuk is expected to return to Ladakh and resume his work after recovering from the effects of the prolonged fast. While his immediate focus will be on recuperation, his latest campaign has once again brought national attention to issues concerning the region and the need for continued dialogue on environmental and developmental challenges.
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