Sonam Wangchuk discharged from Medanta hospital
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been discharged from Medanta hospital in Gurugram after a 26-day hunger strike. He plans to visit Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh.
Why it matters
Wangchuk is a prominent figure in Indian environmental and social activism, and his health status is a matter of public interest.
Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta hospital in Gurugram on Monday (July 27, 2026) after six days. The activist announced the news of his discharge on his X account, saying, “I’m being discharged from the hospital.”
The Medanta hospital said in a statement that Mr. Wangchuk was treated “under an integrated protocol involving internal medicine, critical care.” The hospital informed that he was stable during the time of discharge.
In a post on X, he said, “Finally, the day has come when I am being discharged from this hospital. Today, after leaving from here and before heading back home to Ladakh, I will go to Raj Ghat to pay my respects to Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi).”
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