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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Delhi HC to hear plea on Wangchuk's health; Kejriwal to visit Jantar Mantar

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  1. Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.9 kg since beginning his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with blood pressure 105/76.

  2. Delhi High Court will hear a public interest litigation on July 16, 2026, seeking Wangchuk's hospital admission and force-feeding.

  3. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will visit Jantar Mantar on July 16 to support Wangchuk and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

  4. Wangchuk urged supporters to join a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20 instead of asking him to end his fast.

  5. Leaders including Mamata Banerjee, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Rakesh Tikait, and Shashi Tharoo have expressed support for Wangchuk.

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