India court allows activist Wangchuk to be moved to private hospital, legal website says
Doctors said the activist is responding to care, though low blood sugar and dehydration require continuous monitoring.
- On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court proposed shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, with the bench stating it would pass an order after the hearing.
- Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 23 days protesting alleged examination irregularities, insisting he will continue until student representatives are allowed to present grievances to Parliament.
- Doctors from Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS are monitoring Wangchuk round the clock; medical experts warn prolonged fasting risks electrolyte imbalance and dehydration requiring continuous observation.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court the government has no objection to the transfer, provided Wangchuk does not seek discharge against medical advice.
- Thousands of students participated in Monday's 'Chalo Parliament' march demanding accountability for alleged paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes with Delhi Police.
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Asian News<p style="text-align: justify;">Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike to protest the NEET paper leak, was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) and subsequently transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This development came to light following an order from the Delhi High Court.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In fact, as per the Delhi High Court's order on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), Sonam Wan…
Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer to private hospital; Centre says...
The Delhi High Court has proposed transferring activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on an indefinite fast since June 28 over alleged examination irregularities, from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This development follows a plea by Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a previous court order that refused to interfere with his ongoing treatment at the central government hospital. The government has indicated no objecti…
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