Activist Wangchuk Remains Detained as Court Rejects Release Petition
An Indian court rejected a petition by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, to release him from "illegal detention" at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized after a 20-day hunger strike supporting the Cockroach Janta Party protest movement. Doctors say he needs medical care, but he refuses treatment. Another hearing is scheduled for Friday.
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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