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The Economic Times
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Sonam Wangchuk says Gandhian path remains relevant, clarifies ministers breaking fast signified 'victory'

New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the success of the recently concluded students' protests reaffirmed that Mahatma Gandhi's methods remain relevant, and clarified that Union ministers helping him break his hunger strike signified the Centre's acceptance of their demands rather than any political endorsement.

Speaking to PTI after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, Wangchuk said criticism over him ending his 26-day fast in presence Union ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda stemmed from a misunderstanding of the Ladakhi traditions.

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