Hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk loses 9 kg, blood sugar plummets to 80 mg/dl
On July 16, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk was on the 19th day of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. His health had deteriorated critically; he lost over 9 kg and his blood sugar dropped to 80 mg/dl. Delhi High Court ordered regular medical checks by government doctors after a plea from advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini. Dr. Satish Lamba warned that Wangchuk’s body was consuming muscles, with organs at risk next. Three other students supporting the strike were also in critical condition. Wangchuk vowed to continue until his demands were met and urged people to join a planned Parliament march on July 20.
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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