Life is precious, monitor Sonam Wangchuk’s health: Delhi High Court tells authorities - The Tribune

Most of activist Sonam Wangchuk’s days are now spent lying on the corner of a raised platform at Jantar Mantar, where supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have been protesting for the last 20 days, demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 18 of those 20 days, surviving only on water and salt . Doctors say he remains stable, but the next few days could prove critical. At least Sonam Wangchuk is on day 19 of his hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET examination irregularities. Despite losing nearly 9 kg, he reported normal ECG and heart health following regular medical tests. His weight has dropped to 57.15 kg, and medical teams are closely monitoring him. The Centre on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that it would provide any required medical intervention to activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, based on the advice of doctors monitoring his health. The statement came as the court heard a plea seeking urgent medical care for Wangchuk amid concerns over his deteriorating condition. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed authorities to monitor on a daily basis the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar here, and extend medical aid if needed. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia asserted that life was precious and said Wangchuk’s condition should be regularly checked by government doctors. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Centre as well