Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised On 21st Day Of Hunger Strike As Health Worsens
Delhi Police took the activist to Safdarjung Hospital after the Delhi High Court cited his deteriorating health on day 21 of a hunger strike.
- On Saturday, July 18, Delhi Police shifted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital in South Delhi after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike.
- Wangchuk began his fast at Jantar Mantar on June 28, demanding reforms in competitive examinations and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities.
- The Delhi High Court directed authorities on Thursday to conduct daily medical examinations for Wangchuk, who lost over nine kilograms and showed signs of dehydration during the fast.
- Following the transfer, Delhi Police cleared the protest site at Jantar Mantar, while the Cockroach Janta Party alleged that security personnel used force against demonstrators.
- His hospitalization casts uncertainty over the proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament scheduled for July 20, as it remains unclear whether Wangchuk will continue his hunger strike.
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'Hunger Strike Continues': Sonam Wangchuk To Fast From Hospital, Says CJP
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="70" data-end="230">Activist Sonam Wangchuk has not ended his hunger strike despite being admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said on Saturday.</p> <p data-start="232" data-end="360">In a statement, the CJP said Wangchuk would continue his indefinite fast from the hospital and had not broken his hunger strike.</p> <p data-start="362" data-end="523">"Sonam …
How Delhi Police shifted Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on Saturday morning: A blow-by-blow account
Saturday was 21st day of Wangchuk's hunger strike alongside the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET and other exam irregularities.
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