Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk refuses hospital treatment, risking health further
On July 16, Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day hunger strike. Tests showed he had compensated acidosis with low blood sugar and potassium levels, increasing ketone levels indicating muscle breakdown for fuel. Despite doctors' recommendations, Wangchuk refused medical interventions including intravenous fluids and medications. His family also declined consent for treatment.
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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