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Have a heart: Sonam Wangchuk's wife asks critics not to rush to judge him for ending hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike, having received commitments from the government. His wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, reached out for public compassion during this challenging time. Wangchuk’s fast resulted in a sharp loss of eleven kilograms, and he is now recovering at Medanta Hospital's intensive care unit.…

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Delhi HC orders Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta; govt says have no objection

The Delhi High Court ordered climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer to Medanta Hospital. His wife had petitioned the court alleging illegal detention and seeking a private facility. The court had previously rejected a similar plea for an interim order on Sunday. Wangchuk was on a hunger strike since June…

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Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing of plea on police brutality on CJP protesters

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing for a petition alleging excessive police force. The court stated the matter would be listed for hearing on Wednesday. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. The party accused police of preventing protesters from reaching Parliament and…

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CJP protest: Kharge not to celebrate birthday, says 'not a day for celebration but to seek accountability'

Mallikarjun Kharge canceled his birthday celebration due to government actions against protesters. Students demanding justice faced lathicharges and tear gas shells yesterday. The Congress president demanded accountability and the restoration of democracy. He called for the Union Education Minister to resign immediately. Kharge also advocated for a student-centric examination system.

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Who is Gitanjali J Angmo? Sonam Wangchuk's wife, HIAL co-founder and karate black belt

Gitanjali J Angmo is leading Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing protest after his hospitalization. She will lead the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament on July 20. Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike for three weeks. Angmo has remained by his side and taken charge of the campaign. She also…

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Sonam Wangchuk seeks temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to join 'Sansad Chalo' march

Activist Sonam Wangchuk requested Safdarjung Hospital's permission to temporarily leave for a Parliament march. He asserted his health was fine and parameters were normal for the protest. Wangchuk's team shared his letter, stating he was trying hard to join the march. He continues his hunger strike until the government addresses…

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Delhi High Court to hear today Wangchuk's wife's appeal against order on treatment at Safdarjung

The Delhi High Court will hear an appeal regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hospital treatment. His wife challenges an order refusing to interfere with his current medical care. The appeal argues the single judge misinterpreted previous court directives on monitoring Wangchuk. Authorities contend Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital due to his…

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Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo moves Delhi HC again challenging Safdarjung hospital transfer denial

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, has again approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a Single Judge's order refusing to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The appeal cites violations of informed consent, bodily autonomy and Wangchuk's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21.

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'Govt afraid of Sonam Wangchuk's march': Wife Angmo says Centre's health concerns are 'charade'

Sonam Wangchuk's wife alleged his hospitalisation was a charade. She stated his health was not declining before being taken from the protest site. Medical reports showed normal health parameters the evening prior to his transfer. She questioned the forcible removal and demanded transfer to a private hospital. The government's health…

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'They are using Sonam Wangchuk': Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges she was assaulted by "goons"

Being a self-described men's rights activist, Trehan said she has no political affiliation and alleged that the protest at Jantar Mantar had nothing to do with the NEET controversy but had a "political agenda", accusing the demonstration of using activist Sonam Wangchuk.

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'Lost faith in Safdarjung Hospital': Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC over transfer plea

Sonam Wangchuk's wife said she has lost faith in the government hospital. She moved the Delhi High Court seeking transfer to a private facility. Discrepancies were alleged in the hospital's assessment of his health. She claimed police presence restricted their movement, calling it illegal detention. The family seeks an urgent…

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk refuses IV fluids, medication; doctors urge him to accept treatment

Activist Sonam Wangchuk is refusing medical treatment in hospital after a hunger strike. He shows signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities while doctors monitor him. His wife has requested no treatment without her consent and sought his discharge. Wangchuk began his fast to protest examination irregularities and student deaths.

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Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observation and treatment. His wife requested that no treatment be administered without family consent. Police removed protesters from the Jantar Mantar site after his hospitalization. Opposition leaders criticized the government's actions…

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Sonam Wangchuk's wife says no treatment should be administered to him without her consent

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital on his hunger strike's twenty-first day. His wife forbade medical treatment without her explicit consent and doctor's approval. Police stated the transfer was for essential medical care following court orders. Wangchuk remains determined to continue his fast despite his deteriorating health. He…

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Govt ‘idiotically misinterpreted’ organisation’s reply: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife on FCRA license cancellation

While cancelling the FCRA licence of an organisation founded by Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on September 25 said that the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (Secmol) received foreign funds to study the national sovereignty against the “national interest” and in violation…

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