Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has vowed to continue his indefinite hunger strike despite worsening health, as his protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar entered its 20th day on Friday.
Addressing supporters, Wangchuk said he was determined to continue his fast until July 20, acknowledging that his physical condition had weakened but insisting his resolve remained firm.
Doctors have warned that Wangchuk’s condition has become critical after nearly three weeks without food, cautioning that prolonged fasting could soon begin affecting his vital organs.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) on July 20 challenging what protesters describe as continuous and intrusive police surveillance at the demonstration site. The petition alleges Delhi Police installed a permanent surveillance tower and carried out systematic photography and videography of protesters at Jantar Mantar.
The protest has also drawn political support, with Congress MP Pawan Khera visiting Wangchuk at the site.
Separately, the health of three All India Students’ Association (AISA) activists participating in an indefinite hunger strike has also deteriorated. According to the student organization, one activist is on the verge of losing consciousness due to severe hypoglycaemia, and doctors have advised immediate hospitalization after 20 days of fasting.
The ongoing demonstrations have intensified pressure on authorities as concerns grow over the health of those participating in the prolonged hunger strikes.
