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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

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Jantar Mantar, Delhi

Who
Sonam Wangchuk, Delhi Police, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
What
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:51:56 GMT · 1h 48m ago
Where
Jantar Mantar, Delhi ·
Why
Wangchuk was demanding action from the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The hospitalization and increased security at Jantar Mantar precede a planned Parliament march on July 20, indicating heightened tensions around the protest.

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11 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict1h 4m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day, with his wife forbidding medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's approval.
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  2. War & Conflict1h 14m ago
    Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was transferred to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike due to deteriorating health.
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  3. War & Conflict1h 15m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital for essential medical care on the 21st day of his hunger strike.
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  4. War & Conflict1h 15m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital for essential medical care on the 21st day of his hunger strike, following expert medical advice and court orders.
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  5. War & Conflict1h 30m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital by the Delhi Police after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike.
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  6. Currently Reading1h 48m ago
    Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
  7. War & Conflict2h 12m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar by police after a 20-day hunger strike and shifted to a hospital.
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  8. War & Conflict2h 34m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital by police on day 21 of his hunger strike.
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  9. War & Conflict2h 35m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar and taken to hospital.
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  10. War & Conflict3h 15m ago
    Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 21st day, with the activist acknowledging the physical toll but stating he would not back down.
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  11. War & Conflict5h 34m ago
    Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 20th day of his hunger strike and plans a peaceful march to Parliament on Monday.
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