As activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike enters its 17th day at Jantar Mantar, his health has sharply deteriorated with significant muscle loss. While refusing to end his fast until the government agrees to a dialogue, a group of eminent citizens including Arundhati Roy and Naseeruddin Shah have issued a joint appeal urging the protesters to preserve their health for the "marathon" struggle ahead.

Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated on Day 16 of his hunger strike, with doctors noting significant weight loss and lowered blood pressure, prompting CJP to issue an urgent SOS.

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday urged Sonam Wangchuk to call off his indefinite hunger strike as the climate activist's indefinite fast against…