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Sonam Wangchuk enters Day 19 of hunger strike; doctors warn of multi-organ complications
Updated On: 16 July, 2026 12:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with doctors warning of possible multi-organ complications. Having lost over 9 kg, Wangchuk has entered the second stage of prolonged starvation and remains under continuous medical monitoring

Medical professional attends climate activist Sonam Wangchuk (Pic/PTI)
The health condition of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has taken a perilous turn as his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered its 19th consecutive day on Thursday. Wangchuk’s attending physician, Dr Satish Lamba, on Thursday, while briefing about his health, sounded an urgent warning regarding impending multi-organ complications if the fast continues.
#WATCH | Delhi: On the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, Dr Satish Lamba says, "Today, on the 19th day of hunger strike, his total weight loss exceeds 9 kilograms. His blood sugar today is 80 mg/dL, and his pulse is 72 beats per minute. His blood pressure readings are 105/61… https://t.co/6miDskF7S7 pic.twitter.com/hMyR7HBbXJ
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2026


