Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk's Life at Risk if Shifted, Say Sources
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike for three weeks to demand education reforms.
He was taken to Safdarjung hospital in Delhi after his health deteriorated.
His wife wants to move him to a private hospital, but government sources say this could be risky.
They argue that government hospitals like Safdarjung can provide the best care.
Wangchuk has refused medical treatment, and his wife has accused the hospital of not being transparent.
The Delhi High Court is involved in deciding what to do.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's life is at risk if shifted from Safdarjung hospital, say government sources.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has lost faith in Safdarjung and wants him moved to a private facility.
Government sources argue that premier government institutions can provide the best medical care.
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for three weeks, protesting education reforms.
He was removed from the protest site at Jantar Mantar and shifted to Safdarjung hospital following a court order.
- Who
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali Angmo
- What
- Dispute over shifting Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung hospital to a private facility
- When
- After three weeks of hunger strike, with an urgent hearing sought in the Delhi High Court
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Concerns over Wangchuk's health and treatment transparency
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Wife
- Gitanjali Angmo
- Hospital
- Safdarjung
- Hunger Strike Duration
- Three weeks
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Protest Start Date
- June 28
- Court
- Delhi High Court