Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: The Delhi High Court will hear a plea today that seeks urgent hospitalisation of Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days now. The plea, filed by advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini, urges the Centre and the Delhi government to immediately shift Wangchuk to a government hospital, administer medical treatment and, if necessary, force-feed him with a liquid diet to protect his life.

The plea comes amid mounting concerns over Wangchuk’s health, with widespread appeals for him to end the hunger strike.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: An Indian diaspora group has voiced concern over the health of Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 18 days over the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET exams, and urged the government to reach out to the protestors.

The Hindus for Human Rights, a US-based group, said the protesters have raised serious concerns about examination irregularities, educational governance, institutional accountability, and the consequences suffered by students when public systems fail.

“The government must meet with the protesters, provide a substantive response to the examination and governance failures they have identified, and establish a credible, time-bound process for accountability,” the group said in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

(PTI)

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Stand-up artist Kunal Kamra joined CJP protest on Wednesday. CJP posted the photos of Kamra sharing the stage with founder Abhijeet Dipke.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that she had spoken to Sonam Wangchuk.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke posted on X on Tuesday, saying Mamata had urged Sonam to stay strong and extended her solidarity with CJP’s movement seeking justice for students.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Bhim Army chief and Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) president Chandrashekhar Azad visited the CJP protest site at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past 18 days.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party Abhijeet Dipke has asked fellow protestors and supporters across the country to mark a day of mass protest on July 16.

“Post photo of your empty plate and use hashtag,” he said.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party has provided a number on which it has asked supporters to call and mark their attendance for the July 20 protest to the Parliament.

In its latest update, the party said on X, “1.5 lakh people have confirmed their attendance till now for 20th July. Have you?”

“To mark your attendance, Give a missed call on: 70116 70115”

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP has called for a one-day mass hunger strike on July 16 (today) in solidarity with the climate activist Wangchuk and students across the country.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: As the hunger strike entered its 19th day on Thursday, leaders from across the political spectrum continue to support the movement. Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said he will visit the Jantar Mantar at 4 pm to support Wangchuk and Cockroach Janta Party.

“Everyone loves air conditioning but let’s go and sweat at Jantar Mantar. We have to reach Jantar Mantar and salute the real hero named “Sonam Wangchuck” who has been fasting for 18 days. I will reach there tomorrow, 16.07.2026, at 4 PM. Please come,” he said in a post on X.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will also visit the protest site at 5 pm to support Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Earlier, Kejriwal, along with other leaders, had urged the environmentalist to end his fast as his health deteriorated.

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait will also visit Jantar Mantar to meet Wangchuk.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, said on Wednesday that he will not end his fast as it sends a message to the government that the protests are not serious. In a video message on Wednesday, Wangchuk said that while he is losing muscle mass, his heart and core are still working fine, adding that his reports are also fine and he will continue his fast.

He urged supporters and well-wishers to join him on 20th July for a peaceful march to the Parliament instead of asking him to end his fast.

“I’m not in good shape but not so bad either…Rather than asking me to break my fast please join me on 20th July… Peaceful March to the Parliament,” he said.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: The Delhi High Court on Thursday will hear a public interest litigation raising concern over the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar.

A petition was filed before the high court on Wednesday, calling for Wangchuk’s admission to a hospital, ensuring that he receives the required medical treatment and force-feeding food to him.