Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital by Delhi Police on hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day hunger strike demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak allegations, was taken by Delhi Police to Safdarjung Hospital early Saturday. His wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, said he remains on strike and will get third-party tests done, alleging hospital non-compliance with consent for treatment. Police claim the move followed medical advice and court orders. Wangchuk urged supporters for a July 20 march to parliament.
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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