NEW DELHI — Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26‑day hunger strike today after meeting government ministers, even as student‑led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued across several cities.

The demonstrations, reported by France 24 and Reuters, have grown into a major youth‑driven challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government following allegations that exam paper leaks enabled widespread cheating.

Wangchuk said on X that he broke his fast “in the presence of two federal ministers” after “a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country,” adding that he would explain the talks in a video soon.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, which leads the protests, said it would continue demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, with founder Abhijeet Dipke thanking Wangchuk for his “courage and sacrifice.”

“We won’t let Sonam sir’s sacrifice go in vain,” he said in a video message.

Pradhan said earlier in the week that the government was committed to addressing concerns and reforming exam processes.

The protests have disrupted the monsoon session of parliament, with opposition parties echoing student demands and staging repeated walkouts.

Modi urged Wangchuk to follow medical advice and regain weight lost during the fast.