Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav wrote in a post on social media platform X that he had spoken to well known activist Sonam Wangchuk over the phone and appealed to him to end his hunger strike. The post, shared from Akhilesh Yadav's official handle, quickly drew attention and began circulating widely online.
What Akhilesh Yadav's post said
In his post, Akhilesh Yadav wrote that he had called Sonam Wangchuk to ask about his well being and expressed concern over his health. He stated clearly that Sonam Wangchuk's satyagraha has his full support. He also wrote that, keeping public interest in mind, he believes Sonam Wangchuk should reconsider his demand. The post went on to mention the country's youth, Sonam Wangchuk's guardians, family and those close to him, though the sentence was left incomplete in the original post.
Concern over Sonam Wangchuk's health
Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for a long stretch of time, a situation that has left his supporters across the country visibly worried. Akhilesh Yadav's phone call appears to have been aimed at both checking on his condition and persuading him to end the fast. This public statement from Akhilesh Yadav stands out in Sonam Wangchuk's case because it combines a direct declaration of support with a personal appeal to break the strike. The fact that a national opposition leader chose to make this appeal public suggests the hunger strike has drawn considerable political and social attention beyond Sonam Wangchuk's immediate circle.
Priya Saroj's meeting with Sonam Wangchuk
Following Akhilesh Yadav's post, Priya Saroj met Sonam Wangchuk, according to news reports. The meeting is being seen as linked to Akhilesh Yadav's appeal and is being viewed as another sign of support toward Sonam Wangchuk.
Public reaction
Akhilesh Yadav's post drew a mixed response on social media. Several users welcomed his appeal and called on other opposition leaders to also come out in support of Sonam Wangchuk, while some questioned whether a hunger strike remains the right approach under the current circumstances. Others wished Sonam Wangchuk good health, hoping he would soon return to raising his voice with full strength.
