Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has said the planned march to Parliament on July 20 will go ahead even if her husband is unable to participate. Her remarks came after Delhi Police shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday, citing health concerns during his ongoing hunger strike.
Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Angmo alleged that Wangchuk was taken from the Jantar Mantar protest site without informing either of them. She also questioned the reasons given for his hospitalisation.
“Sonam Wangchuk was brought here from the Jantar Mantar site without informing him or without informing me. Just yesterday evening, doctors from Safdarjung Hospital had checked him, and all his vitals were normal. But now they’re telling us his potassium has dropped and it’s life-threatening,” Angmo said.
She further claimed that the hospital did not produce the medical report when they sought clarification.
“Even if Sonam can’t join the march, I will represent him and lead that march, and it will happen on Monday as planned. It’s not that just because they’ve forcibly brought Sonam here, they can stop it,” she added.
‘Sonam is still fasting,’ says Angmo
Angmo said Wangchuk has not ended his hunger strike despite being admitted to the hospital. According to her, doctors suggested giving him electrolyte powder, but he declined.
“Sonam Wangchuk has fasted for 20 days, and it is still going on. The doctors spoke about giving him electrolyte powder, but he refused. His fast is still continuing,” she said, according to PTI.
She also argued that the Delhi High Court had not directed authorities to admit Wangchuk to a hospital.
“Regarding the High Court order, the order never mandated hospitalisation. It simply stated that an individual’s health is paramount and must be monitored at regular intervals; it did not order hospitalisation. So, this is not in accordance with the High Court order,” Angmo said.
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The developments come shortly after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced an indefinite hunger strike following Wangchuk’s removal from the protest site. Soon after beginning his fast, a video circulating on social media showed a person throwing blue ink at him. Dipke later shared the clip on X and wrote, “Blue is my colour… Jai Bhim!”
Blue is my colour… Jai Bhim! pic.twitter.com/SItr64em29
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) July 18, 2026
Meanwhile, Safdarjung Hospital said Wangchuk’s condition remains stable. Medical Superintendent Dr Charu Bamba said he was admitted at around 7:40 am and is under continuous medical observation.
“Sonam Wangchuk arrived at our hospital around 7:40 AM. He is somewhat weak due to prolonged fasting and is experiencing mild dehydration; otherwise, all his vital parameters are stable. He is being continuously examined and monitored, and his treatment is underway,” Dr Bamba said.
FAQs:
Why was Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Safdarjung Hospital?
According to Delhi Police and the hospital, Wangchuk was shifted due to health concerns after a prolonged hunger strike, though his wife has questioned the move.
Will the July 20 Parliament march continue if Sonam Wangchuk cannot attend?
Yes, Gitanjali Angmo has said she will lead the July 20 Parliament march if Sonam Wangchuk is unable to participate.
