New Delhi: Delhi High Court has directed the central government to ensure that Environmental activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk’s health is medically examined every day by government doctors. The court stated that every citizen’s life is precious and instructed authorities to provide necessary medical intervention if his condition deteriorates.
Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar here for nearly 20 days, protesting examination irregularities and demanding reforms.
According to Hindustan Times, the bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued these directions after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that Wangchuk’s health would be monitored daily by government doctors and medical experts. The court emphasized that all possible medical efforts must be made to protect Wangchuk’s life.
Medical updates indicate that Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg since the start of his fast, with his weight now at 57.15 kg. Doctors monitoring his condition report that his vital parameters remain stable, but caution that the coming days could be critical. Dr Satish Lamba, who is part of the medical team, stated that intravenous support would be the safer option over tube feeding if intervention becomes unavoidable.
As coverage revealed, Wangchuk has publicly stated that he will not end his fast, arguing that doing so without a government response would undermine the seriousness of the protest. He has urged supporters to join a peaceful march to Parliament rather than asking him to break his fast.
