Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Hospital Discharge to Resume Jantar Mantar Hunger Strike

On Saturday, activist Sonam Wangchuk sought a discharge from Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, aiming to return to Jantar Mantar to resume his ongoing indefinite hunger strike. Wangchuk was moved to the medical facility by the Delhi Police after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his protest.

His team has firmly stated that the activist should not be held at the hospital against his will. Activist Saurav Das explained that Wangchuk is trying to exercise his legal right to be discharged from the hospital. According to Das, Wangchuk's primary goal is to return to the protest ground at Jantar Mantar, stand among his supporters, and continue the ongoing struggle.

The transfer of the activist to Safdarjung Hospital followed a decision by the Delhi Police, who stepped in when Wangchuk's physical condition worsened during his three-week-long fast. Wangchuk has been protesting at Jantar Mantar to demand accountability from the Central government over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Despite his hospitalisation, Wangchuk’s team has vowed to press ahead with their planned agitation. The team confirmed that the scheduled "Chalo Sansad" march, which is set to coincide with the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, remains completely on course. Das stated that both Wangchuk and his team will do their absolute best to proceed with the march by the 20th.

The news of Wangchuk’s forced relocation from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital quickly spread, sparking spontaneous protest demonstrations in multiple cities across India. Supporters in various parts of the country launched demonstrations to express solidarity with Wangchuk's demands for accountability from the Centre regarding the NEET exam.

Das reiterated that the overall agitation would not stop due to the hospitalisation, emphasizing that the team's resolve for the "Chalo Sansad" initiative remains firm.