Sonam Wangchuk, the social activist, released a video message from a hospital in Gurugram on July 22, 2026, confirming he is still alive after 25 days of hunger strike. In the video, he urged the government to assure that no force or violence is used against students, stating he would end his protest immediately if such assurances are provided. If no guarantees are given, he vowed to continue his fast. Wangchuk, who has lost 11 kilograms during the strike, emphasized that he remains physically stable despite the weight loss and muscle deterioration. He recounted how he was transferred to a private hospital in Gurugram from Safdarjung Hospital, where he received treatment. He praised the students who participated in peaceful protests, even when faced with aggression, and reiterated his demand for the government to refrain from using force against them. The activist’s wife, Dr. Gitajal Angmo, criticized the government’s handling of the situation, highlighting that despite a court order to provide better medical care and a stress-free environment, heavy police presence persists outside the hospital. She accused authorities of subjecting Wangchuk to a "tense atmosphere" instead of ensuring his mental well-being. Angmo also noted that multiple lawmakers had approached him with a petition signed by 65 MPs, urging him to end his fast and return to public service, but the government has denied them access to him. Wangchuk’s hunger strike, which began in late June 2026, was linked to protests against alleged government crackdowns on student movements. He demanded legal guarantees that no arrests or FIRs would be filed against protesters, warning that without such assurances, his fast would continue. The court had previously ordered his relocation to a better hospital and clarified he was not in custody.#gurugram #sonam_wangchuk #preity_zinta #safdarjung_hospital #dr_gitajal_angmo
