A plea has been filed seeking medical intervention for Wangchuk NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28.This comes after activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini moved the Delhi High Court through a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for Wangchuk. The plea urged the court to direct the Centre and the Delhi government to shift the climate activist to a government hospital, arguing that his health had deteriorated significantly and that the State has a constitutional duty to protect life. It also sought directions for medically supervised treatment, including the administration of a liquid diet if necessary, even if carried out against his wishes. Watch Sonam Wangchuk Rejects ‘Modern Gandhi’ Label As Hunger Strike Enters Fourteenth Day In Delhi”The simple thing to be done is to take him to a government hospital and force feed him the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals by way of a liquid diet which are necessary for the human body to survive,” it said.Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28 after joining protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET and other competitive examinations. Organisers have claimed that Wangchuk has lost around 8.5 kg since beginning the fast, raising concerns over his health. Several Opposition leaders have backed the issues raised by Wangchuk while urging him to end the hunger strike. Author Arundhati Roy, actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, and economist Jayati Ghosh have also appealed to him to call off the fast while expressing support for his demands.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators’Brazenly Violated Our Order’: Supreme Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Fine On Comedian Samay RainaCalls For Wangchuk To Call Off Hunger Strike Grow: Politicians, Actors, Even Dipke Issue Appeals123PhotostoriesPaneer is packed with protein, but do you know how many calories are hidden in your 10 favourite paneer dishes?Discover your spiritual Goddess based on your birth dateMichelle Obama’s parents never promised her the world would be fair, they promised something better: “Come home we…”5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramasStop throwing away vegetable peels! Here’s how to turn kitchen scraps into natural fertiliser for your gardenCan gardening keep your brain younger? What neuroscience says123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsTamil Nadu MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseBengaluru CapgeminiTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28.This comes after activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini moved the Delhi High Court through a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for Wangchuk. The plea urged the court to direct the Centre and the Delhi government to shift the climate activist to a government hospital, arguing that his health had deteriorated significantly and that the State has a constitutional duty to protect life. It also sought directions for medically supervised treatment, including the administration of a liquid diet if necessary, even if carried out against his wishes.“The simple thing to be done is to take him to a government hospital and force feed him the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals by way of a liquid diet which are necessary for the human body to survive,” it said.Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28 after joining protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET and other competitive examinations. Organisers have claimed that Wangchuk has lost around 8.5 kg since beginning the fast, raising concerns over his health. Several Opposition leaders have backed the issues raised by Wangchuk while urging him to end the hunger strike. Author Arundhati Roy, actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, and economist Jayati Ghosh have also appealed to him to call off the fast while expressing support for his demands.
