'Proud of railways, want to be proud of govt promises too': Wangchuk

'Proud of railways, want to be proud of govt promises too': Sonam Wangchuk hints at pending govt assurances TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 30, 2026, 12:46 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large Sonam Wangchuk NEW DELHI: Scientist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday praised the Indian Railways but took a veiled swipe at the Centre, urging it to honour the commitments made to students during the Jantar Mantar protest.Sharing a video on social media, Wangchuk wrote, "m proud of Indian Railways. Want to be proud of Indian (govt) promises too." In the video, Wangchuk described the railways as his favourite mode of transport and said he would travel to Ladakh by train. He also praised the Vande Bharat service between Delhi and Srinagar, calling it a pleasant journey. Referring to the ongoing debate in Parliament over the NEET-UG paper leak, Wangchuk welcomed the discussion and urged the government to fulfil the written assurances it had given to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and student protesters."Do not file FIRs and honour the trust of the youth," he said, urging the government to fulfil the commitments it had made to the student protesters.Earlier this week, Wangchuk paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before leaving for Ladakh. Addressing reporters, he said the movement had once again proved the relevance of Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance. Congratulating the organisers and participants, Wangchuk said the agitation succeeded because it remained peaceful despite police action. The activist was discharged from Gurugram's Medanta Hospital on Monday after being shifted there from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on court orders. He had been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 after being taken there by police.The 36-day student-led agitation, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended on Saturday after the Centre accepted several key demands.These included the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the formation of a committee to recommend reforms to the National Testing Agency (NTA), withdrawal of cases against peaceful protesters, and an assurance that no punitive action would be taken against students who participated in the movement.Wangchuk, who joined the protest on June 28 and observed a 26-day fast before being hospitalised, formally ended his fast after the government's announcement accepting the demands. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."