Mumbai, July 24 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday questioned the manner in which climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, claiming that the fast should have concluded at Jantar Mantar in the presence of protesters and the public.

Reacting to Wangchuk ending his hunger strike, Raut said he was happy that the activist had called off the protest but questioned the involvement of Union Ministers in the process.

"The movement of 26 days inspired the youth and ordinary citizens of the country to come out on the streets. The same government against which the protest was held had its two ministers present when the hunger strike was ended. This raises several questions," Raut said.

He asked what assurances were ...