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Delhi HC plea seeks force-feeding of hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk
Times of India··15 Jul
A plea filed in Delhi High Court on July 15 seeks to force-feed activist Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 18th day at Jantar Mantar. Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Saini said Wangchuk has lost around 8.5 kg and could die within two days. The petition urges shifting him to a government hospital for medically supervised liquid nutrition.
Prism
What It Means For You
- NEET reform protests at Jantar Mantar carry growing health risks for participants.
- Courts may decide whether the state can intervene in hunger strikes.
- Exam irregularity demands remain central to the ongoing CJP campaign.
What's Happening
- Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 18th day on July 15.
- A Delhi HC plea seeks force-feeding and hospital transfer for him.
- Organisers say he has lost around 8.5 kg since beginning the fast.
Hunger Strike Context
- Wangchuk joined CJP protests on June 28 at Jantar Mantar.
- The campaign demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam issues.
- Several public figures have urged Wangchuk to end the fast.
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