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The Delhi High Court upheld the decision to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital due to his declining health.
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Delhi, India
Who
Sonam Wangchuk, Delhi High Court
What
The Delhi High Court upheld the decision to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital due to his declining health.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:46:50 GMT · 16h 7m ago
Where
Delhi, India ·
Why
Wangchuk was fasting in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for the Education Minister's resignation, and his health had deteriorated.
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The court's decision addresses the immediate health concerns of an activist engaged in a political protest. A status report has been ordered for the next hearing.
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2 events in this thread- War & Conflict13h 37m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was stable but required round-the-clock medical care and close monitoring due to physiological stress and systemic effects of his prolonged hunger strike.Open article
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