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.

Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since his indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar began. | India News

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…

Today (Tuesday, July 14) marks the 17th day of Wangchuk’s hunger strike and 25th day of CJP protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. | India News

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his 17-day hunger strike against NEET irregularities, praising his efforts in uniting youth for justice.

It has been 17 days since activist Sonam Wangchuk began his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi with the Cockroach Janata Party. | Bollywood

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman urged the Indian government to engage in dialogue as activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered Day 17, raising concerns over his health.

Shreya Dhanwanthary took to social media to share extend support to Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. | Bollywood

Their appeal comes a few hours after actors Zeenat Aman, Omi Vaidya, Prakash Raj and Shreya Dhanwanthary publicly backed Sonam Wangchuk's movement. | Bollywood

Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary urged climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, citing concerns over his deteriorating health.

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…

July 14 marks the 17th day of Wangchuk’s hunger strike and the 25th day of the CJP protest against education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

On Wednesday, Soni Razdan took to Instagram to express her support for Sonam Wangchuk and appeal to him to call off his fast. | Bollywood

The CJP-led protest in New Delhi has now entered its 25th day. Wangchuk, 59, joined the demonstration on June 28 and began his indefinite hunger strike. | India News

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has posted a plea as activist Sonam Wangchuk enters day 18 of his hunger strike in New Delhi.

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 17th day at Delhi's Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified. Despite appeals from Opposition leaders, celebrities,…

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations has entered its 18th day. As concerns over his health…

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a public interest litigation expressing concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health. | India News

Atul Kulkarni said he chose to observe a one-day fast to stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and others, hoping to share the hardship they are enduring. | Bollywood

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost over nine kilograms during his nineteen-day hunger strike. His doctor reported fair hydration and continued mental alertness despite the prolonged…