Delhi Police Move Activist Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital Amid Health Concerns, Rally Plans
On July 18, Delhi Police, following orders from the Union government and a Delhi High Court directive, moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital due to his 21-day hunger strike and deteriorating health. His wife contested this, stating the court only ordered regular health monitoring. The move coincided with concerns over law and order ahead of Parliament's Monsoon session starting July 20, and a planned rally by Cockroach Janta Party demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.
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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