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Sonam Wangchuk, in a video message, responds to accusations that he made a deal with the Indian government to end his 26-day hunger strike. He firmly denies any deal, stating that he would not have endured such hardship if a deal was intended. The video captures his frustration and pain at being questioned about his integrity.
Wangchuk expresses frustration at having to prove his integrity after a 26-day hunger strike, asking if he needs a character certificate.
He states that if he had wanted a deal, he wouldn't have sat roadside or starved for 26 days.
Wangchuk's pain is evident as he is repeatedly asked why he broke his fast at the hands of Union Ministers.
Critics highlight that no assurance of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was given, questioning what deal was made.
Wangchuk reiterates that if a deal was involved, he wouldn't have traveled from cold Ladakh to hot Delhi and sat on the roadside.
He expresses anger towards those who believe he made a deal, dismissing the notion entirely.
Sonam Wangchuk firmly denies any deal, emphasizing that his 26-day hunger strike was genuine and broken only after receiving assurances, not a deal.
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How long did Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike last?
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How long did Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike last?
26 days.
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What did Wangchuk say he would not have done if he had made a deal?
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What did Wangchuk say he would not have done if he had made a deal?
He would not have remained hungry for 26 days and sat on the roadside.
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According to the transcript, who was the minister mentioned regarding resignation?
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According to the transcript, who was the minister mentioned regarding resignation?
Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Where did Wangchuk come from to protest in Delhi?
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Where did Wangchuk come from to protest in Delhi?
From the cold place of Ladakh.
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What emotion did Wangchuk express towards those questioning him?
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What emotion did Wangchuk express towards those questioning him?
Anger.
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💡 Key Takeaways
Questioning integrity
Wangchuk feels his integrity is questioned after a long hunger strike.
00:02No deal needed
He asserts that a deal would have made the hunger strike unnecessary.
00:15Resignation demand
The protest demanded resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
00:44Anger at skeptics
Shows the emotional toll of being doubted.
01:10Full Transcript
[00:02] I still have to prove my [musical] integrity after all these days of hunger strike ? Do I still need to get a character certificate from someone? If I had to make a deal, I would not have remained hungry for 26 days. I am being asked what the deal was ? Wangchuk said that if the deal was to be done,
[00:15] I did not need to sit on the road [music] side. If the deal had to be done then there was no need for me to remain hungry for 26 days. Even today I am being asked what the deal was? Why did I break my fast at the hands of Union Ministers
[00:30] ? So this pain of Wangchuk is clearly visible. In fact, many people are questioning him as to what kind of deal was made with the Central Government ministers that Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast. Especially this issue is being
[00:44] raised prominently that when the assurance of resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan was not given by the Union Ministers, then
[00:56] deal was made? So many types of questions are being raised on him at this time. And answering those questions, Sonam Wangchuk released this video message. He said that I am being asked again and again that what kind of deal has been made? If
[01:10] I had to make a deal, I would not have come from the cold place of Ladakh and sat on the roadside in the hot environment of Delhi. come from the cold place of Ladakh and sat on the roadside in the hot environment of Delhi. anger towards those people who have this kind of thinking.