'Sent From My Illegal Detention': Sonam Wangchuk's Message Ahead Of July 20 'Sansad Chalo' March

Published 19 July 2026 · local

'Sent From My Illegal Detention': Sonam Wangchuk's Message Ahead Of July 20 'Sansad Chalo' March Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 13:38 IST Sonam

'Sent From My Illegal Detention': Sonam Wangchuk's Message Ahead Of July 20 'Sansad Chalo' March Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 13:38 IST Sonam Wangchuk was moved by Delhi Police on Saturday from the protest site and taken to Safdarjung Hospital, where he's undergoing treatment Sonam Wangchuk's message ahead of 'Sansad Chalo' march A day after activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital from Jantar Mantar, he shared a handwritten note on Sunday from what he described as his “illegal detention" at the hospital. Wangchuk, who continues to be on a hunger strike, has urged his supporters to make July 20’s “Sansad Chalo" march a “big success". He was moved by Delhi Police on Saturday from the protest site and taken to Safdarjung Hospital, where he’s undergoing treatment. The letter, shared on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), was shared by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo.

“Freedom from injustice (Like paper leaks). Freedom from Fear (my illegal detention). India’s 2nd FREEDOM MOVEMENT. March to the Parliament. Please make it a big success. Sent through Gitanjali from my illegal detention at Safdarjung," Wangchuk said in the letter. Message from Sonam:20th JULY आज़ादी का दूसरा आन्दोलनभय मुक्त भारत, अन्याय मुक्त भारत Freedom from injustice (Like paper leaks)Freedom from Fear (my illegal detention) India’s 2nd FREEDOM MOVEMENTMarch to the ParliamentPlease make it a big success Sent through… pic.twitter.com/XYeUXgUxJH — Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) July 19, 2026 Meanwhile, the activist remains hospitalised. According to the Safdarjung Hospital, he’s receiving the necessary medical care and his vital parameters remain stable. “Sonam Wangchuk is being given the required medical intervention at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. His vital parameters are stable at present; however, his blood parameters remain marginally altered, and considering the physiological stress and systemic effects of prolonged fasting, he requires continuous medical care under the close observation of a multidisciplinary team of experts", the statement read.

Wangchuk has been at the centre of a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following allegations of paper leaks in the Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 exam. The activist, an educator himself, joined the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on June 28 and kicked off an indefinite hunger strike. Early Saturday, teams of Delhi Police reached the protest site and removed Wangchuk from there before shifting him to the hospital. The action followed a Delhi High Court order directing the government to monitor his health and take measures to save his life. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.