Lost Over 8 Kg, Blood Sugar Levels Drop: Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Force-Feeding Of Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike

Published 15 July 2026 · local

Lost Over 8 Kg, Blood Sugar Levels Drop: Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Force-Feeding Of Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike Published By, Last Updated: July

Lost Over 8 Kg, Blood Sugar Levels Drop: Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Force-Feeding Of Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 11:42 IST Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then. Rapid Read According to the latest medical update, Wangchuk's blood pressure stood at 107/70 mmHg, while his blood glucose level was recorded at 67 mg/dL. (Photo: X) Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in support of protests over the alleged NEET 2026 examination irregularities since June 28. The petition, filed by advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini, has sought directions to the Centre and the Delhi government to immediately shift Wangchuk to a government hospital and provide necessary medical treatment, including force-feeding if required to protect his life, Livelaw reported. “….take him to a government hospital and force feed him the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals, by way of a liquid diet which are necessary for a human body to survive," the plea stated.

The matter is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday by a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. Wangchuk’s Health Under Focus Wangchuk joined the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 28 and has remained on an indefinite hunger strike since then. According to the latest medical update shared by protest organisers, he has lost over 8 kilograms during the fast. His blood pressure was reported at 107/70 mmHg, while his blood glucose level dropped to 67 mg/dL. Tuesday marked the 17th day of his fast, while the broader agitation entered its 24th day. Organisers have claimed Wangchuk is suffering from muscle loss, severe weakness and declining health but has refused repeated requests to end his fast. Why Is Wangchuk Protesting? Wangchuk joined the agitation in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a youth-led movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE’s on-screen marking system. The CJP has also announced a march to Parliament on July 20, coinciding with the start of the Monsoon Session. Support And Appeals On Monday, writer Arundhati Roy and actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, along with other signatories, appealed to Wangchuk and fellow protesters to end their indefinite hunger strike while reiterating support for their demands.