Sonam Wangchuk's Health: Stable Yet Under Constant Watch

New Delhi – On Saturday, a three‑layered police operation whisked activist Sonam Wangchuk away from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital. The move came after the High Court ordered medical care for the protester, who was on his 21st day of an indefinite fast.

Hospital officials released a bulletin saying Wangchuk’s vital signs – heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels – are now within normal ranges. That’s a relief, they admitted, but his blood work still shows “marginally altered” parameters, a subtle reminder of the strain his body has endured.

Doctors from both Safdarjung and AIIMS, New Delhi, have jointly concluded that, despite the apparent stability, he needs round‑the‑clock clinical supervision. “Prolonged fasting creates physiological stress that can flare up without warning,” one senior physician explained, adding that a multidisciplinary team is keeping a close eye on any potential complications.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare noted that Wangchuk’s family has not yet given consent for the recommended treatment plan, even after repeated counselling by the treating team and an independent AIIMS expert. Nonetheless, the patient remains under tight observation while authorities continue their efforts to persuade him and his relatives.

Political leaders from various opposition parties visited the protest site, expressed solidarity with Wangchuk’s demands, and urged him to end the hunger strike for his own safety. The situation remains fluid, with medical staff prepared to intervene at a moment’s notice.