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War & Conflict3h 5m ago

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike, is showing signs of dehydration and requires fluid and electrolyte therapy, which he and his family have declined despite hospital counselling.

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Who
Sonam Wangchuk, Safdarjung Hospital authorities
What
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike, is showing signs of dehydration and requires fluid and electrolyte therapy, which he and his family have declined despite hospital counselling.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:17:00 GMT · 3h 5m ago
Where
New Delhi ·
Why
Sonam Wangchuk is on a 21-day hunger strike.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The activist's health is deteriorating due to dehydration, posing a risk of serious complications. The refusal of medical treatment by Wangchuk and his family despite hospital recommendations creates a critical health situation.

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  1. War & Conflict3h 5m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike, is showing signs of dehydration and requires fluid and electrolyte therapy, according to Safdarjung Hospital.
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  2. Currently Reading3h 5m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a 21-day hunger strike, is showing signs of dehydration and requires fluid and electrolyte therapy, which he and his family have declined despite hospital counselling.
  3. War & Conflict3h 34m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk has continued his hunger strike after being hospitalized, refusing food, water, or glucose.
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  4. War & Conflict3h 54m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital and refused fluids and medicines after a 20-day hunger strike.
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  5. War & Conflict5h 39m ago
    Anna Hazare urged the Centre to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized on his 21st day of hunger strike.
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  6. War & Conflict6h 54m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike last month, was forcibly taken to hospital by court order due to his deteriorating health condition.
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  7. War & Conflict7h 7m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in compliance with a Delhi High Court direction for health monitoring.
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  8. War & Conflict8h 22m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike, with doctors monitoring his condition.
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  9. War & Conflict8h 44m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike protesting exam paper leaks.
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  10. War & Conflict20h 22m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung hospital amid his hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
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