New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wanchuk’s indefinite hunger strike at CJP’s protest site at Jantar Mantar entered its 20th day on Friday. Releasing his health update, the doctors that 3hile the weight of Wanchuk has reduced further, blood pressure continued to remain low.
Speaking to reporters, Dr Satish Lamba said, as per news agency ANI, “It is the 20th day of the hunger strike. As of 9:30 am on 17 July 2026, the key health parameters are as follows. The person’s weight is 56.55 kg, a reduction of 350 grams over the last 24 hours. Blood pressure is 108/68, blood sugar is 70 mg/dL, and the pulse rate is 72 per minute. Hydration is fair, with mild dehydration observed.”
“As explained earlier, when the body does not receive glucose, protein, and carbohydrates, changes occur. The initial stage involved fat loss, followed by muscle loss and the formation of ketone bodies in urine. Now, at this third stage, organ involvement is possible. The medical team is maintaining 24-hour vigilance and continuous monitoring,” he added further.
Meanwhile, speaking to his supporters this morning, Wanchuk said as per PTI, “I am weak from the outside but very strong inside. I am sure all of you are strong from the inside and outside too. We need this energy for July 20, when we will take out a peaceful march to Parliament. We will go together and present our plea in the temple of democracy.” “I will stay alive till July 20 at any cost. If you don’t come and July 20 is not successful, I will come back as a ghost,” he added in a lighter vein.
The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as well as Rs 1 crore compensation for the kin of students who allegedly died by suicide over alleged irregularities in the examination.
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