India
Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike Day 25 Health Crisis and Public
Will the government engage before his health reaches a fatal threshold?
Will the government engage before his health reaches a fatal threshold?
's indefinite hunger strike has triggered a severe health crisis as the activist loses 8.5 kg and faces dangerous drops in blood sugar and pressure while demanding accountability for the and 's constitutional safeguards. Over 1,800 citizens and prominent figures including Arundhati Roy have urged him to end the fast, yet the Union government maintains silence and refuses dialogue despite his declaration to continue until death or six weeks.
On Tuesday, July 14, marking day 25 of the CJP protest and day 17 of the hunger strike, calls for Wangchuk to call off the fast grow as his health enters a critical phase. Medical teams continue closely monitoring his blood pressure, pulse rate, and blood sugar levels, warning that further deterioration could become a serious medical concern.
Protesters confirm the has not sent a single representative to initiate dialogue, maintaining silence despite Wangchuk's critical condition and public pressure. The government's refusal to engage has intensified as the strike reaches a critical medical threshold on day 25 of the .
Despite deteriorating health and widespread appeals, Wangchuk refused to end his indefinite hunger strike, stating he will continue until the Centre addresses the and and ecological protections, remaining resolute despite fatigue and physical pain.
Politicians, activists, writers, actors, and academics from across India urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike on day 17 as concerns over his deteriorating health grew, with reports confirming he had lost 8.2 kilograms and shown declining medical parameters including low blood glucose.
Prominent figures including Uddhav Thackeray, Mahua Moitra, Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, and Akhilesh Yadav publicly request Wangchuk to end the hunger strike and continue through other means. These appeals highlight growing public stakes as his health enters a critical phase, with over 1,800 citizens petitioning for the strike to end.
Dipke updates that Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kg, started losing muscle mass, and is in immense pain with blood pressure at 109/70, rib cage visibly prominent, and constant dizziness. The activist's health has deteriorated critically with dangerous drops in blood sugar and pressure, prompting urgent medical concern.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reveals Wangchuk lost 8.2 kg total, with and blood pressure at 107/70 mm Hg, marking a critical medical threshold. Dipke states Wangchuk's condition is worsening with each passing day, expressing serious concern over the rapid health decline.
Health bulletin shows weight loss reached 7.8 kg and blood pressure dropped further to 104/66 mm Hg, with doctors closely monitoring his deteriorating condition. The enters its 23rd day while supporters and public figures continue to rally around the demonstrators' demands.
Doctors report Wangchuk's weight has fallen to 59.40 kg, a loss of over 7 kg, with blood pressure dropping to 103/68 mm Hg sitting and 111/73 mm Hg lying down. His blood glucose level was 75 mg/dL, heart rate 74 beats per minute, and oxygen saturation 98 per cent, though he remained mentally alert.
CJP reports Wangchuk has lost 5 kg as his health deteriorates rapidly, with the organization stating the Centre will be responsible if anything happens to him. The protest enters its seventh day of the hunger strike, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioning why the education minister remains in office despite the exam irregularities.
Wangchuk shares a health update explaining and , dismissing rumors about his condition while urging supporters to observe a one-day solidarity fast. He appeals to the government to engage in dialogue as the protest continues, maintaining his resolve despite early physical strain.
Organizers confirm Wangchuk has completed three days of fasting, with doctors noting a 2.4 kg weight loss and declining blood sugar levels between 61-64 mg/dL, well below the normal 100+ range. Medical teams begin regular health examinations as concerns mount over his deteriorating condition, with blood pressure recorded at 110/70 mm Hg.
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The secured Delhi Police permission for a protest at on June 20, 2026, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities. This marked the group's second demonstration, with protesters remaining at the site for consecutive days, though the movement began earlier with a major protest on June 6 and a nationwide campaign on June 11.