India, July 22 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he would end his indefinite hunger strike if the Centre gives an assurance that no punitive or retaliatory action will be taken against students and youth who participated in protests over alleged examination irregularities.

In a letter addressed to Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk said the two ministers had assured him that the government would positively consider his other key demands, including compensation for families of students who died by suicide following the alleged NEET paper leak and a meaningful discussion in Parliament on accountability for exam irregularities.

He also sought an assurance that protesters would not face legal action for partic...