New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Thursday, where he is protesting over irregularities in NEET exam. He has been demanding the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Thursday, Wangchuk’s health deteriorated and he said: “I am not in good shape…”
He said so in a video message posted late last night. According to the latest medical bulletin issued by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Wangchuk is “very weak”. He has been kept under 24-hour medical vigilance. His weight has reduced by about 8.9 kg since he began fasting.
His blood pressure was recorded at 105/76 mmHg, blood sugar at 80 mg/dL, oxygen saturation at 97%. According to doctors, he remained conscious and mentally alert. But he needs continuous monitoring, doctors said.
Wangchuk also urged supporters not to ask him to end his fast. “Rather than asking me to break my fast, please join me on July 20… Peaceful March to the Parliament,” he said.
