Sonam Wangchuk Transferred to Hospital as Hunger Strike Reaches 21 Days
On July 18, 2026, Sonam Wangchuk, an educator and climate activist, was moved to Safdarjung hospital as his hunger strike reached day 21. The Delhi High Court ordered the transfer for essential medical care due to his deteriorating health. His wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, stated that no treatment should be given without her consent. At Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke vowed to continue protests and demand Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation.
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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