Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Medical Care for Ailing Sonam Wangchuk on Hunger Strike

The Delhi High Court has directed both the Centre and the Delhi Government to ensure activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on his 20th day of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, receives daily medical examinations and all necessary medical interventions to safeguard his life. Wangchuk's health has significantly deteriorated, with doctors warning of potential organ damage after he lost over nine kilograms during his protest. Wangchuk's current fast, which began on June 28, 2026, is primarily aimed at demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, specifically the NEET-UG 2026, and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This protest is part of a larger demonstration by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). While the immediate focus is on education reforms, Wangchuk is also a vocal advocate for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, pushing for its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule and full statehood, an issue he has championed through several past hunger strikes. With his health in a critical state, the High Court's directive places a direct responsibility on government authorities to act. Wangchuk, however, remains resolute, vowing to continue his strike until a planned 'Chalo Sansad' (March to Parliament) on July 20, 2026, which coincides with the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. This upcoming march is set to amplify the demands for educational accountability, keeping both his deteriorating health and the broader issues he champions under intense national scrutiny.