Don't let him die: Rubina Dilaik calls Sonam Wangchuk a real hero amid hunger strike
Actor Rubina Dilaik has extended her support to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as concerns over his deteriorating health continue to grow during his indefinite hunger
Actor Rubina Dilaik has extended her support to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as concerns over his deteriorating health continue to grow during his indefinite hunger strike. Sharing Zeenat Aman's appeal on social media, Rubina called Wangchuk "a real hero" and urged people not to let him die while fighting for the country's welfare. Reposting Aman's post on her Instagram Stories, Rubina wrote, "He is a real hero. Don't let him die fighting for our country's own good (sic)." Read Full Story Earlier on Tuesday, the 71-year-old actor appealed to the Indian government to hold a peaceful dialogue with Wangchuk before it was too late.
Sharing a picture of the activist on Instagram, she wrote, "My thoughts today are in the country's capital city where @wangchuksworld is entering the 17th day of his indefinite hunger strike (sic)." Referring to reports about Wangchuk's health, Aman added, "I read in a news article that Mr. Wangchuk '...has started losing muscle mass and is in immense pain.' And that, when asked to end his fast, he replied, 'Don't ask me to end my fast. Ask the government why they won't even have a dialogue' (sic)." In her note, Aman also highlighted Wangchuk's contributions to the country.
She described him as the founder of SECMOL, the innovator behind the ice stupa, a pioneer of educational reform in Ladakh, and a committed environmentalist and social activist. She also noted that Wangchuk inspired the character of Phunsukh Wangdu, played by Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots, and that his work has earned him several international honours. According to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Wangchuk has lost nearly 9 kg since beginning his indefinite fast, and his health is deteriorating.
The protest is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET examination irregularities, along with Rs 1 crore in compensation for the families of aspirants who died by suicide following the controversy. Ends
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