Activist Sonam Wangchuk is refusing medical treatment in hospital after a hunger strike. He shows signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities while doctors monitor him. His wife has requested no treatment without her consent and sought his discharge. Wangchuk began his fast to protest examination irregularities and student deaths.

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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…

The activist has lost more than 9 kg since his hunger strike began on June 28 to demand Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after exam paper leaks.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 19th day at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with doctors saying he has lost more than 9 kilograms while remaining mentally alert…

Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriorates during his fast. The court…

NEW DELHI: A New Delhi court ordered government doctors on Thursday to monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health daily, as supporters fear for his life after nearly three weeks of…

Kapil Sibal urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. He criticized the BJP-led Centre as anti-people and lacking dialogue. Wangchuk's health is critical after…

Wangchuk, 59, has been on a hunger strike since June 28 as part of a protest organised by CJP, demanding the resignation education minister Dharmendra Pradhan | India News

Indian activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite growing calls for him to do so despite pleas by the country's largest…

The Indian activist is championing a student-led protest against the education system, but his health is declining

Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.

Support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike intensifies as high-profile visitors rally for change in education reform.

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demanded accountability. …

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, was shifted to a hospital on Saturday after his health deteriorated on day 21 of his fast, Delhi Police…

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day hunger strike as his health deteriorated, triggering a commotion at Jantar Mantar. | India News

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike. Delhi Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar following court orders and…

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day. His wife forbade medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's…

Gitanjali J Angmo is at the Safdarjung hospital and asks authorities not to administer any treatment without consulting her, his family or his doctors. | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday (Jul 18) over health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against…

Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting to demand the resignation of India’s education minister because of alleged irregularities in medical exams