Sonam Wangchuk has continued his indefinite hunger strike for 18 days. Meanwhile, doctors warned that his health condition has become extremely serious. Furthermore, doctors said immediate food support may become necessary to avoid a critical situation.
Therefore, a petition reached the Delhi High Court seeking protection for Wangchuk’s life. The court agreed to hear the matter and asked responses from the Centre and Delhi government. Additionally, the court scheduled an urgent hearing for Thursday, July 15.
However, no government lawyer appeared during Wednesday’s court proceedings. The petition requested immediate medical support for Wangchuk. Moreover, it asked authorities to admit him to a government hospital if required.
Petition Seeks Emergency Medical Action
The plea urged the court to direct authorities toward necessary treatment for Sonam Wangchuk. Furthermore, it requested forced feeding if doctors consider it essential for saving his life.
The petition highlighted concerns regarding his declining health during the ongoing hunger strike. Therefore, the court sought answers from both government authorities over the matter.
Meanwhile, several public figures have extended support to Wangchuk. More than one thousand people, including Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, sent him letters.
Additionally, they supported his cause and requested him to end the hunger strike. Actress Zeenat Aman also urged the Centre to begin discussions with Wangchuk.
Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike
Sonam Wangchuk started his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on June 28. Furthermore, he demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET UG-2026 paper leak issue.
Since beginning the protest, Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kilograms of weight. Moreover, reports stated that his muscles have started weakening.
Doctors also reported that he faces significant discomfort due to his declining condition. However, Wangchuk has refused requests to end his hunger strike.
When people asked him to stop the protest, he responded, “Don’t ask me to end the hunger strike. Ask the government why it is not talking.”
