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.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk agreed to end his 21-day hunger strike if the government meets his three demands.
— The Hindu
Congress members criticized the BJP-led government for its handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk will continue his indefinite hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital after Delhi Police forcibly moved him.
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