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Wangchuk health worsens on day 16 of Jantar Mantar fast
Times of India··14 Jul
Times of India reported that Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened on day 16 of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, with blood glucose at 67 mg/dL and 8.2 kg weight loss, CJP said. Blood pressure was 107/70. He joined the exam-irregularity protest on June 28 and has fasted continuously since then at the Delhi protest site.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Student exam accountability protests remain centred at Jantar Mantar.
- Wangchuk's deteriorating health raises urgency before the July 20 march.
- Opposition visits may increase political pressure for a government response.
What's Happening
- Wangchuk completed 16 days of fasting with falling glucose and weight.
- CJP protest entered day 24 demanding Pradhan's resignation.
- AAP, CPI(M) and Uddhav Thackeray extended solidarity.
Exam Protest
- Wangchuk joined the CJP agitation on June 28.
- Protesters plan a peaceful Parliament march on July 20.
- Demands include compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
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