India, July 20 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said he would end his indefinite hunger strike on July 20 if the government accepted responsibility for recent failures in the education system or if MPs assured him that the issue would be raised in Parliament. He is on day 23 of his fast.

In a handwritten note from Safdarjung Hospital, where he was forcefully hospitalised, Wangchuk outlined three conditions under which he would call off his fast. He alleged being held under "illegal detention" at the hospital.

"Dear friends & supporters, many of you have asked when will I end fast. As mentioned earlier to supporters, I will end my fast on 20th July..." Wangchuk wrote.

He said he would end the fast if the government took accountabili...