Kejriwal Slams Centre as Delhi Police Moves Ailing Activist Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital
On July 18, 2026, Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre over Delhi Police shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital due to deteriorating health. Sanjay Singh, an AAP leader, alleged police used force and criticized the move, while Saurabh Bharadwaj accused police of blocking camera views during the operation. Delhi Police stated they acted on medical advice and court orders. Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 over NEET examination irregularities.
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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