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War & Conflict3h 9m 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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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, according to Safdarjung Hospital.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:17:00 GMT · 3h 9m ago
Where
New Delhi ·
Why
Wangchuk is on a hunger strike and has declined recommended medical treatment.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The activist's health is deteriorating due to dehydration during his hunger strike, posing a risk of serious complications. Medical authorities are urging treatment despite the patient and his family declining it.

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  1. Currently Reading3h 9m 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.
  2. War & Conflict3h 9m 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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  3. War & Conflict3h 38m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk has continued his hunger strike after being hospitalized, refusing food, water, or glucose.
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  4. War & Conflict3h 58m 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 43m 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 58m 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 11m 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 26m 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 48m 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 26m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung hospital amid his hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
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