Watch: Sonam Wangchuk looks visibly weak as hunger strike enters day 15th
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is declining as he enters the 15th day of an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi. The protest calls for government action on unemployment and other citizen-focused issues.
Why it matters
High-profile hunger strikes serve as a critical mechanism for civil society to pressure governments on policy and social justice issues.
NEW DELHI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health deteriorated further on Sunday as his indefinite hunger strike at the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered its 15th day.Doctors reported a further drop in his blood pressure to 104/66 mm Hg and said he has lost 7.8 kg since beginning the fast. A video shared by CJP founder Abhishek Dipke with the caption, "Day 15 of Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. When will the government wake up????" showed Wangchuk lying visibly weak, highlighting the toll the prolonged hunger strike has taken on his health.The protest at Jantar Mantar entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with Wangchuk completing the 15th day of his indefinite fast after joining the agitation on June 28.The organisation said several political leaders and public intellectuals were scheduled to visit the protest site during the day to express solidarity with the agitation.
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