New Delhi, July 24 -- Gitanjali J Angmo, Sonam Wangchuk's wife, hit out sharply at his critics, saying that they should "pause their political judgements."

Wangchuk ended his 26-day-long hunger strike on Friday after receiving a written assurance from the Union Government regarding the NEET examination issue and systemic reforms in the country's competitive testing framework.

She urged people to show compassion, saying he is in the ICU after losing 11 kg during the fast.

In a post on X, Angmo said, "Before you rush to criticise Sonam Wangchuk, first pause to earn the ethos of fasting for 26 days for a cause larger than yourself. He lies in the ICU today, having lost 11 kg, including muscle mass, because he chose sacrifice over comfort....