Sonam Wangchuk Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat After Hospital Discharge

After Recovery, Visit to Rajghat  
Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital on Monday after spending several weeks under medical supervision following his long fast at Jantar Mantar. 

He and his wife visited Rajghat on Tuesday morning and prayed at the memorial of Gandhi. He paid floral tribute to the samadhi and observed a minute's silence.

The visit took place just before his scheduled return to Ladakh. He was greeted by supporters who flocked outside the memorial to wish him a speedy recovery.

A Message in Memory of Gandhian Principles  
After paying tribute, Wangchuk posted a short message on social media. 

“Thank you, Bapu, for guiding us on the path of truth and non-violence,” he wrote. “The values you taught us a hundred years ago still count for us today.

“Peaceful protest and dialogue are the principles that guided my recent campaign and will continue to guide my work in Ladakh,” he said. The post received supportive comments from across the country.

Supporters Cheer His Return  
Wangchuk’s health was a worry during his weeks-long fast as part of a campaign seeking constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. 

On discharge, doctors recommended rest and a slow return to a normal diet. He said his recovery was going well and he felt stronger on Tuesday.

"Your prayers, letters and support gave me strength," he told supporters. His visit to Rajghat was a “symbolic and emotional moment,” and many who had followed his campaign online came to greet him.

Getting Ready to Return to Ladakh  
Wangchuk said he would go back to Ladakh, as his health is improving now. He was determined to make one last stop in Delhi, at Rajghat, to reaffirm his commitment to peaceful means.

"I came before the movement started at Jantar Mantar, and I wanted to come again before going home," he said.

His organisation’s officials said he would be resting in Leh before resuming public engagements. The campaign he spearheaded has kept Ladakh’s demands in national focus, and Wangchuk said he hopes to take the conversation forward through dialogue.