
Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk removed by Delhi Police in civilian clothes
Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak allegations, was removed by the Delhi Police in civilian clothes and taken to Safdarjung Hospital under High Court orders due to his deteriorating health. Despite protests, Wangchuk was admitted peacefully with stable vitals. The police appealed for protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar.
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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