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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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Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Who
Sonam Wangchuk, BJP, Delhi High Court
What
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.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:15:20 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi ·
Why
His health was monitored as per a Delhi High Court direction during his indefinite hunger strike.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on an indefinite hunger strike, has drawn justification from the BJP citing court orders, while opposition parties are reportedly seeking to create a political spectacle.
Story chain
5 events in this thread- War & Conflict31m agoAnna Hazare urged the Centre to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized on his 21st day of hunger strike.Open article
- War & Conflict1h 46m agoSonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike last month, was forcibly taken to hospital by court order due to his deteriorating health condition.Open article
- Currently Reading1h 59m agoActivist 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.
- War & Conflict3h 14m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike, with doctors monitoring his condition.Open article
- War & Conflict3h 36m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike protesting exam paper leaks.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHDevdiscoursehttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3952358-hunger-for-change-sonam-wangchuks-protest-gains-national-attention
- HIGHThe Financial Expresshttps://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-has-refused-any-medication-safdarjung-hospital-says-hes-being-counselled/4295646/
- HIGHThePrinthttps://theprint.in/india/wangchuk-shifted-to-hospital-on-courts-directions-oppn-wants-political-spectacle-bjp/2990076/
- HIGHABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/indian-activist-sonam-wangchuk-hospitalised-by-police/106931802
- HIGHTimes Nowhttps://www.timesnownews.com/india/should-not-test-his-limits-anna-hazare-urges-centre-to-hold-talks-with-sonam-wangchuk-article-155130140