‘Be fearless’: Sonam Wangchuk tells protesters to continue with march to parliament on Monday
Sonam Wangchuk has not broken the hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital. The doctors at Safdarjung Hospital has tried to feed him coconut water, which he
Sonam Wangchuk has not broken the hunger strike at Safdarjung Hospital. The doctors at Safdarjung Hospital has tried to feed him coconut water, which he refused, the climate activist's wife Gitanjali Angmo told on Saturday (18 July). Wangchuk has urged supporters to press ahead with the planned march to Parliament on Monday, saying the movement should continue peacefully despite his hospitalisation. Also Read | Sonam Wangchuk News LIVE: Dipke claims possible police crackdown on protest The message, conveyed by his wife Gitanjali Angmo on Saturday, came hours after Delhi Police shifted the 59-year-old activist to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What are the health concerns that led to Sonam Wangchuk being hospitalized? ⌵ Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to dehydration, low potassium levels, and rising ketone levels after 21 days of his indefinite hunger strike. 2 Why did Sonam Wangchuk refuse medical treatment while hospitalized? ⌵ Wangchuk refused medical treatment, including intravenous fluids and oral rehydration solutions, despite advice from doctors, citing personal choice during his hunger strike. 3 How has Gitanjali Angmo supported Sonam Wangchuk during his protest? ⌵ Gitanjali Angmo has actively supported Wangchuk by addressing supporters, questioning hospital treatment, and stating her intention to continue leading the protest if he is unable to.
4 What message did Sonam Wangchuk convey to his supporters after hospitalization? ⌵ After his hospitalization, Wangchuk urged his supporters to continue with the planned march to Parliament and to remain fearless in their peaceful agitation. 5 Should the Cockroach Janta Party proceed with the July 20 march to Parliament despite Wangchuk's hospitalization? ⌵ Yes, the Cockroach Janta Party has confirmed that the march will proceed as planned, maintaining their stance on the issues surrounding student rights and education. Gitanjali Angmo said Wangchuk had neither ended his fast nor agreed to consume coconut water offered by doctors. She also thanked the young protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar for standing by his campaign, even as authorities maintained a heavy security presence around the hospital. 'Be fearless': Wangchuk asks protesters to continue Parliament march Speaking outside Safdarjung Hospital, Angmo conveyed Wangchuk's message to supporters, saying the activist wanted the agitation to remain peaceful and continue as planned. "Be fearless," Wangchuk told protesters through his wife, urging them to carry on with the march to Parliament on Monday despite his absence. Angmo said Wangchuk is admitted to the cordoned-off eighth floor of Safdarjung Hospital and remains committed to his hunger strike. She said doctors attempted to give him coconut water, but he refused.
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