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Wangchuk admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on hunger strike day 21
NDTV··18 Jul
Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 at 7.40 am on the 21st day of his hunger strike. The hospital said he is weak from prolonged fasting and dehydration but stable, requiring continuous monitoring. Delhi Police shifted him on High Court directions. He had lost over eight kilograms during the fast demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Wangchuk's hospitalisation may change the pace of NEET reform protests.
- Delhi High Court-ordered medical intervention can override protest-site fasting.
- Family consent disputes may affect how treatment proceeds at Safdarjung.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 at 7.40 am.
- He entered day 21 of a hunger strike over NEET paper leak allegations.
- Delhi Police shifted him on High Court directions and medical advice.
Adaptive Context
- Wangchuk had lost over eight kilograms during the 20-day fast.
- He demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- CJP planned a July 20 march to Parliament from Jantar Mantar.
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