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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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Who
Sonam Wangchuk
What
Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike last month, was forcibly taken to hospital by court order due to his deteriorating health condition.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:28:16 GMT · 3h 29m ago
Where
India ·
Why
He was on hunger strike in solidarity with India's youth party after an examination scandal affected millions of students.
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How this affects you

The hunger strike and subsequent hospitalization of Sonam Wangchuk highlight concerns regarding an examination scandal that has impacted millions of students in India.

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  1. War & Conflict2h 14m 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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  2. Currently Reading3h 29m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike last month, was forcibly taken to hospital by court order due to his deteriorating health condition.
  3. War & Conflict3h 42m 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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  4. War & Conflict4h 57m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike, with doctors monitoring his condition.
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  5. War & Conflict5h 19m 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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