Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has entered day 9 on Monday, with supporters raising fresh concerns over his health.The latest update was shared by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who posted on X: “Day 9 of @Wangchuk66’s hunger strike.”The protest is demanding accountability in India’s education system and action against Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
‘Still alive, though not kicking’
A day earlier, marking Day 8 of the fast, Wangchuk posted a health update on X, writing: “Still alive”He said around 7,000 people gathered at Jantar Mantar throughout the day, with leaders from various social and political movements extending their support to the ongoing agitation.‘6.9 kg weight loss’Sharing a health update on Sonam Wangchuk’s health, CJP’s official X account wrote, “Blood pressure recorded at 107/67 mmHg, blood glucose level stood at 72 mg/dL.” The update also noted that Wangchuk has lost a total of 6.9 kg since beginning his indefinite fast at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.The hunger strike has drawn support from opposition leaders, activists and members of civil society in recent days, with demonstrators continuing to gather at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with Wangchuk’s demands.There has been no official response from the Union government to Wangchuk’s latest remarks or to the continuing hunger strike.
