India, July 22 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he is ready to end his hunger strike if the Centre gives an assurance that no punitive or retaliatory action will be taken against protesters involved in the movement.

In a video released around 8 pm, Wangchuk said that if the government agrees to his demand, he will break his fast "today itself."

Earlier in the evening, in a letter addressed to Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk said he would request students and protesters to halt their agitation once the government provides the assurance.

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"Therefore, I respectfully request an unequivocal assurance from the Government that none of the young protesters will face any punitiv...