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The Economic Times
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'Beginning of accountability': Wangchuk says extended fast by 2 days as negotiations were on

“Beginning of accountability” was the term used by Sonam Wangchuk to end his 26-day hunger strike on Friday. He said that he decided to call of the fast after the government and MPs across parties has assured him on his principal demands for examination reforms and protection of the peaceful protesters.

The educator-activist added that he extended his fast by two days because the negotiations with the Centre were ongoing.

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