Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk loses 9 kg, doctors warn of critical risks
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike for 18 of the last 20 days at Jantar Mantar, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's removal as Union Education Minister. He survives only on water and salt, losing about 9 kg so far. Doctors from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital visit him twice daily to monitor his health, noting he remains stable but faces critical risks if the fast continues. A public interest litigation was filed in Delhi High Court seeking force-feeding, citing potential life-threatening conditions.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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