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Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Posted on: Jul 18, 2026 08:37 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after 21-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
HOspitalization of ActivistActivist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hungriness walk out at Jantar Mantar for 21 years o'er alleged exam irregularities, was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital early on Saturday morning after medical experts and the Delhi high court advised immediate hospitalisation owing to his deteriorating health, the police said.Deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Sanichar Sharma said, “As per orders of the Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advice due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care.”“While complying with the orders of the Hon’ble High Court, the protestors tried to create an obstruction, in which a slight commotion ensued. However, police exercised maximum restraint and conducted the exercise safely. We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest,” Sharma added.A statement issued by Safdarjung Hospital said, “This is for your kind information that Mr. Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. He is currently being examined by the treating doctors. An official press note will be issued shortly” The move triggered a commotion at the protest site, during which Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and other supporters were detained by Delhi Police.According to the police, Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital in compliance with the directions of the Delhi High Court and following medical advice. A post by Dipke on social media later showed him claiming that he had been “beaten up and put under detention” by Delhi Police.Neha, one of the students on hunger strike for 21 days, said police tried to remove them as well.The protest, led by Dipke and supported by Wangchuk, has continued for 29 days at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities. The agitation has drawn support from students, civil society groups and several opposition leaders in recent weeks.

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