India, July 25 -- Social activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday asked his critics if he still needed to "prove" his sincerity after fasting for 26 days, strongly denying claims that he had struck a "deal" with the government to end his hunger strike.

In a video message shared on social media, Wangchuk said he was upset over claims that he had compromised with the government. Sharing the video on X, he wrote, "AFTER 26 DAYS OF HUNGER DO I NEED TO PROVE MY SINCERITY !!!" He urged people to watch his full 22-minute YouTube video before drawing conclusions and to help spread his message.

"Do I need character certificate after 26 days of hunger strike?" he wrote on the video.

In the video, Wangchuk said, "Physically, I had to fight and go throug...